Kendra Davenport came to Easterseals with three decades of nonprofit experience, having managed development and communications portfolios and teams ranging in size from 50 to 1,500 for several national and international organizations. Before joining Easterseals in March of 2022 as President and CEO, Kendra led global philanthropy, communications, and brand marketing for Operation Smile. She is a passionate collaborator and places tremendous emphasis on transparency and trust as she works to support Easterseals’ national network of Affiliates, elevate the brand, and raise transformative funding and awareness of Easterseals’ mission—to promote equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, older adults, and veterans.