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Kevin Cassesse Sr.

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Executive Director at American Parkinson Disease Association
📍 Greater Hartford, United States

Kevin is a mission-driven nonprofit leader serving as the Executive Director for the American Parkinson Disease Association. A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a fundraising certificate from Boston University, he is described by colleagues as an authentic, empathetic, and passionate leader who excels at exceeding fundraising goals.

He consistently shares content focused on the power of a positive mindset, personal strength, and perseverance. His personal mantra appears to be centered on character and resilience, often encapsulated in phrases like "Keep Going" and "Mindset Matters, " suggesting a deep belief in mental fortitude.

Kevin is a recipient of the Michael Molloy Citizenship Award.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Hartford, United States
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Priorities

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Nonprofit Leadership
Serves as an Executive Director and has received multiple recommendations praising his compassionate, effective, and mission-driven leadership style in the nonprofit sector.
Strategic Fundraising
Identifies himself as a "Fundraising Ninja" and holds a professional certificate in the field. Recommendations highlight his ability to far exceed donation and sponsorship goals.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Executive Director
American Parkinson Disease Association
1-2021
Vice President Of Business Development
Save A Suit
3-2023
Co-Founder
CT Development Associates
9-2021 - 6-2024
Director of Development and Communications
Adelbrook
7-2021 - 9-2021
Senior Manager, Leadership Events
National MS Society
In the press

Media appearances

American Parkinson Disease Association names CT leader. Featured in Hartford Business
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Connecticut Chapter Staff & Board of Directors – American Parkinson Disease Association. Featured in American Parkinson Disease Association (Connecticut Chapter)
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Education
2020 - 2020
Certificate in Professional Fundraising
Boston University
2003 - 2008
BS
Southern Connecticut State University
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