Leadership

Cito Vanegas, President & CEO

Cito Vanegas has been with NEW Solutions since 1997, bringing three decades of non-profit experience and an unwavering passion for serving the aging workforce. As President and CEO of NEW Solutions, Cito provides leadership, direction, and commitment to ensure the success and expansion of Experienced Service Programs throughout the United States. He graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a BS in Business Administration, followed by the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in 1993. He later earned an MBA from George Mason University and a Nonprofit Executive Management Certificate from Georgetown University. In 2023, Cito was awarded a Public Leadership Executive Certificate from Harvard Kennedy School. Cito lives in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife and two children.

Kathleen Branch, Chief Operating Officer

Kathleen has considerable executive-level experience in nonprofit leadership, program development and implementation with a history of building partnerships at the local, state, and national levels. Prior to joining NEW Solutions in 2016, Kathleen led successful efforts at two national nonprofits in federal government relations and grassroots advocacy in Washington, D.C. She has a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Ohio University and a Master of Education from George Mason University, graduating summa cum laude from both universities. Kathleen is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Leadership Arlington graduate.

Linda Holiman, Chief Financial Officer

Linda Holiman is the Chief Financial Officer of NEW Solutions. Prior to joining NEW Solutions in 1998, Linda worked at a regional public accounting firm as an auditor focusing on not-for-profit organizations. Linda has extensive experience in individual and corporate income tax preparation. As CFO and a key decision maker, she ensures NEW Solutions’ compliance with Federal rules and regulations and is responsible for the organization’s budget. She has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Linda is also a Certified Association Executive (CAE).