Mackenzee McKittrick Named Executive Director of Alley Cat Advocates
The Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Mackenzee McKittrick has been selected by Alley Cat Advocates’ Board
of Directors as the next Executive Director of Alley Cat Advocates. Mackenzee begins her tenure in this
role on February 16, 2026. She will succeed Alley Cat Advocates’ visionary co-founder and Executive
Director Karen Little who is retiring.
Mackenzee brings nearly 13 years of feline-focused animal welfare experience, including hands-on
leadership in community cat programming and municipal policy development. She most recently served
as Event and Outreach Coordinator at Vanderburgh Humane Society, in Evansville, Indiana, where she
led the Community Cat Program and achieved significant, measurable results, including:
- A 32% decrease in cat euthanasia at local Animal Control
- 231 fewer cat intakes at the Humane Society compared to the prior year
Her expertise in community partnerships, program development, and fundraising has made a lasting
impact on the lives of countless cats and the communities she serves.
“It is a great privilege to step into the role of executive director of Alley Cat Advocates,” said Mackenzee
McKittrick, incoming Executive Director.
“After years of following ACA as a leader in community cat programming, I am excited to apply my skills and passion to continue making Louisville the safest city in
the country for community cats. Alley Cat Advocates has been a cornerstone for gold standard care of
unowned cats, and I am thrilled to continue Karen’s legacy.”
“I could not be more pleased to have Mackenzee McKittrick accept the position of Alley Cat Advocates’
new Executive Director. She brings both a passion for the mission and a strong set of skills, the
combination of which will help Alley Cat Advocates thrive for many years to come,” said Karen Little,
Alley Cat Advocates’ retiring Executive Director.
“I’m very excited about the experience, energy, and passion Mackenzee will bring to Alley Cat Advocates
as our new Executive Director,” said Aaron Jessie, Board Chair. “The Board and I are all committed to
partnering closely with her during the transition and cannot wait to see how the organization will grow
under her leadership.”
The Board of Directors is confident that Mackenzee’s dedication, experience, and passion will help lead Alley Cat
Advocates into an exciting new chapter of lifesaving work for cats and communities alike.
Please join us in welcoming Mackenzee to her new role!