Per Scholas Chicago Welcomes Kate Doyle as New Managing Director

Chicago, IL, May 22, 2025 — Per Scholas is excited to announce Kate Doyle as Managing Director of Per Scholas Chicago. Kate officially assumed her role earlier this year, bringing with her a dynamic background spanning education, technology, and community development.

As Managing Director, Kate will lead the strategic growth of Per Scholas Chicago, building strong partnerships with staff, community-based organizations, corporations, and both private and public foundations to advance the organization’s mission of opening pathways to thriving tech careers for individuals across the Chicago region.

Prior to joining Per Scholas, Kate served as the CEO and co-founder of KindWork, a nonprofit focused on preparing young adults for careers in the tech sector. She has held senior roles in corporate communications, social impact, and strategy at leading technology companies, where she successfully leveraged her expertise to drive organizational growth and innovation.

Kate’s professional journey began in education as a public school special education teacher, where she cultivated her passion for empowering individuals through learning. Her commitment to community engagement continues today; she currently serves as Secretary of the Board for the 40th Ward Democratic Organization and as Urban Development Chair for the Greater Rockwell Organization in Chicago. Kate holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, a Master’s of Education from Long Island University, and a certificate in Education Finance from Georgetown University. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Kate Doyle to lead Per Scholas Chicago,” said Plinio Ayala, Chief Executive Officer of Per Scholas. “Kate’s deep expertise across education, technology, and community development aligns perfectly with our mission to advance economic mobility through rigorous tech training. Under her leadership, we are confident that Per Scholas Chicago will continue to grow its impact and empower even more learners across the city.”

As Managing Director, Kate will lead Per Scholas Chicago’s strategic growth, deepen relationships with local and national partners, and help unlock opportunities for Chicagoans to build thriving careers in technology.

For more information about Per Scholas Chicago, visit perscholas.org/chicago.

About Per Scholas

As Per Scholas celebrates 30 years of impact, we are charting an ambitious path forward—aiming to train and upskill 25,000 technologists annually by 2030, expanding access to high-growth tech careers and fostering economic mobility nationwide. Since 1995, we’ve offered no-cost tech training to more than 30,000 technologists in the most sought-after tech skills, generating over $2 billion in increased personal earnings. On average, our learners earn 3x their pre-training wage in their first role after Per Scholas. With 20+ campuses and remote programs, we partner with employers—from Fortune 500 companies to startups—to create inclusive talent pipelines in fields like Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, and Software Engineering. More than half of our learners hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. We are building a future where successful careers in tech are accessible to everyone across urban, suburban, and rural communities, empowering individuals to unlock their potential and drive transformative economic change nationwide.

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