Wilson Elected President of Saratoga Soroptimists

Kathleen Wilson of Saratoga Springs has been elected president of Soroptimist International of Saratoga County.

The nonprofit organization, founded in 1979, strives to improve the lives of women and girls, through hands-on programs and financial support leading to social and economic empowerment. Wilson has been an active member since 2016.

Wilson, a lifelong member of the community, retired as a computer programmer from Key Bank in 2025. She has been a volunteer at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for 10 years and a longtime member of the Principessa Society Ladies Club. Saratoga Springs Mayor Safford recently appointed her to a six-year term on the Civil Service Commission. While raising her family locally, she was engaged in the PTA, Cub Scouts, and Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club.

“I am honored to work with our members as we implement our new strategic plan, strengthen our current programming, and work to meet the needs of women and girls,” Wilson said. “Soroptimists serve the community while making new friends.”

Saratoga Soroptimist initiatives include Project Hope and Power, classes presented through Wellspring to assist domestic violence victims in attaining financial and legal independence; Dream it, Be It, providing high school girls facing challenges with tools to achieve their education and career goals; scholarships for women who are the primary breadwinners pursuing their education; and participation in the Mooncatcher Project, providing access to free menstruation supplies.

To learn about how to join and support Soroptimists, visit soroptimistsaratoga.org or email soroptimistsaratoga@gmail.com.