South Shore Young Professionals names Kaitlyn Litchfield as Executive Director

ROCKLAND, Mass. - June 30, 2015 - PRLog -- The South Shore Young Professionals (www.southshoreyoungprofessionals.org) an affiliate of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce (www.southshorechamber.org) is pleased to announce that Kaitlyn Litchfield of Marshfield, Massachusetts has been named Executive Director.

In this role, Litchfield will assist in the leadership of the organization, which since 2008 has been serving young professionals seeking to build a successful career and well-balanced life in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Litchfield’s primary responsibilities as Executive Director will focus on membership growth and retention in addition to marketing, communications and social media.

Prior to joining the South Shore Young Professionals, Litchfield was Marketing Director and Social Media Manager for a small Cohasset business.  Previously, she was the Executive Assistant at a commercial real estate firm in Boston and began her career as an Associate Probation Officer in Adult Probation at Brockton District Court.

A graduate of Bridgewater State College (now University) with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Litchfield received a Paralegal Certificate from Northeastern University.

In addition to her executive post with the South Shore Young Professionals, Litchfield recently turned a passion for photography into a business; Kaitlyn Litchfield Photography was launched in 2014.

Originally from Pembroke, Litchfield now makes her home in Marshfield with her husband Justin and their son.  In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, travel, summers spent on Duxbury Beach and a new interest in golf.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to be the face of the South Shore Young Professionals,” said Litchfield.  “The South Shore is where I grew up, went to college and am raising my family, so my connection to the area is strong.  I look forward to growing this outstanding organization, giving back to South Shore businesses through our grant programs and reaffirming our community service initiative.”

“We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Kaitlyn as Executive Director,” said Greg Deems, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the South Shore Young Professionals and a Vice President with Rogers & Gray Insurance Company.  “Her allegiance to this region, strong marketing skills and commitment to the growth of the SSYP make her the perfect person to fill this pivotal role.”

About the South Shore Young Professionals

Since 2008, the South Shore Young Professionals has been serving those seeking to build a successful career and well-balanced life in south eastern Massachusetts.  With a mission to serve as the leading resource for the personal and professional development of the individual by means of community involvement, SSYP provides networking, education, information, resources and opportunities to young professionals and businesses on the South Shore.  For additional information about the South Shore Young Professionals, please visit www.southshoreyoungprofessionals.org or call 781-421-3911.

About the South Shore Chamber of Commerce

The South Shore Chamber of Commerce has long been recognized throughout the state as one of the most active and forceful advocates for the business community, and numbers among the larger Chambers of Commerce nationally. The South Shore Chamber is a not-for-profit association of businesses in the communities south of Boston. It is committed to helping its members grow their businesses and to improve the business climate in the region. Members range in size from major international corporations headquartered on the South Shore to small local firms and sole proprietorships. For additional information on the Chamber, please visit www.southshorechamber.org or call 781-421-3911.