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Kate O'Brien is an accomplished Executive Director at Costa Foundation since June 2023, with extensive experience across various sectors, including private, public, and not-for-profit. Prior to this role, Kate O'Brien operated as a Freelance Consultant, providing strategic partnership development, income generation, and project leadership, drawing from over 20 years of expertise. Significant positions include Director of Business Development & Programmes at Kinship, where income generation efforts led to a 12.5% budget increase, and Director of Programmes at Mentor Foundation UK, overseeing multi-partner initiatives aimed at youth health and securing substantial government contracts. Previous roles at organizations like the Humanitarian Leadership Academy, Save the Children UK, and Cancer Research UK further demonstrate Kate O'Brien's proficiency in management and strategic development. Kate O'Brien earned a BSocSc in International Studies with French from the University of Birmingham.