Kate Chapin, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director, Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development, University of Montana | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Panelist | Empowering Excellence

Kate Chapin, MSW, LCSW, is a social worker, educator, and leader dedicated to strengthening communities through collaboration and innovation. She serves as Executive Director of the University of Montana’s Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development, where she works alongside a dedicated team of educators, social workers, and public health professionals to support Montana’s systems of care through workforce development, training, research, and technical assistance.

Kate’s background spans clinical practice, academic leadership, workforce development, and program evaluation. She has contributed to statewide and national initiatives, including serving as lead evaluator for the Zero Suicide in Health Systems Implementation grant and the PAX Good Behavior Game. Before her current role, she was the Director of Field Education and Clinical Faculty at the University of Montana School of Social Work and held clinical and administrative roles in nonprofit and healthcare settings.

Kate approaches her work as a lifelong learner and values the partnerships that make meaningful change possible. She’s grateful for the opportunity to contribute to efforts that improve outcomes for children, families, and communities across Montana.

Kate Chapin’s Role at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference

At the 2025 Yellowstone Conference, Kate Chapin will join the Empowering Excellence panel, where she’ll share her expertise in strengthening workforce development through higher education partnerships.

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