Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Lancaster and Lebanon recently announced Kathryn Sandoe, D.Ed., as its new executive director. Sandoe began her journey as executive director on Sept. 1 and followed Carrie Johnson, who brought GOTR to Lancaster as the founder and executive director 12 years ago.

Sandoe has been on the board of directors and served on many committees for over seven years. She most recently served as board chair.

As GOTR builds upon participation rates this fall by recruiting over 400 girls and 150 volunteer coaches, Sandoe will also use her experience and strengths to advance the program in all corners of the community. GOTR aims to be a safe space for belonging where girls are valued just as they are.

Sandoe was most recently the head of communication and public affairs at LCSWMA. She also owns a coaching and consulting business and teaches at Penn State Harrisburg. She serves as a board member for the YWCA Lancaster and is on the board of trustees for the Lancaster Chamber, among others.

To learn how to become a volunteer coach or help girls in third through eighth grades become involved with GOTR, visit http://www.gotrlancaster.org.