Nutley Family Service Bureau announces new executive director

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley Family Service Bureau board of trustees has welcomed licensed social worker Katherine Carmichael as its new executive director.

Carmichael comes to the position as a 20-year administrative leader within nonprofit organizations supporting youth, families and communities. She joins NFSB after a successful term in the child welfare sector as executive director of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties. Prior, she was senior director of operations at the YWCA Bergen County, overseeing all aspects of operations for the aquatics, health, wellness, childcare and youth programs. She also served as senior director of program services and outreach for the Princeton-Blairstown Center, and as director for Good Shepherd Services in New York City, where she oversaw extensive programmatic activities with the New York City Department of Education.

NFSB’s unique organizational structure, which houses The (Psychotherapy) Center, The (Food) Pantry and The (Thrift) Shop, requires an executive director with diversified skills, according to a press release from the NFSB. Carmichael is a New Jersey licensed social worker and certified school social worker. She earned a master’s degree from Columbia University School of Social Work and a master’s degree from Bank Street College Graduate School of Education with dual certification in general and special education. Additionally, she is a certified fundraising executive and completed an advanced certificate in executive leadership in the not-for-profit sector from the New York University Silver School of Social Work. As a lifelong volunteer, beginning as a Girl Scout, serving in the AmeriCorps VISTA program and most recently as a member of Princeton’s municipal committee, she possesses a strong commitment to community and social justice initiatives.

“It is an exciting time for the NFSB community, as Katherine assumes the mantle of leadership and guides us into the future,” NFSB Board President Vicki Ray said, adding that Carmichael’s career and personal life, which have been dedicated to the fostering of thriving families and neighborhoods, is in total alignment with NFSB’s mission to strengthen the emotional and social well-being of individuals and families.

“I truly am honored to lead the Nutley Family Service Bureau,” Carmichael said. “I’m eager to partner with the dedicated board, staff, volunteers and stakeholders to build on NFSB’s current momentum and bring its vital affordable mental health counseling and social service programs to more people as these services are needed more than ever in our community and beyond.”

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