SeacoastOnline / The Portsmouth Herald: “7 now filed for Portsmouth City Council election: Soldati joins race, with Cook, Moreau”
Kathleen Soldati, the former executive director of the Portsmouth Historical Society, has joined the list of what is now seven candidates running for City Council. Soldati, who formerly served as director of marketing for The Music Hall as well, filed to run for council Tuesday.
Keene Sentinel: “Instinct and versatility have served Kathleen Soldati well over her long career”
Kathleen Soldati offers a combination of skills, far too rare, that make her both a superb communicator and excellent leader. She has the unique ability to quickly absorb a wide range of seemingly disconnected, but well-meaning initiatives, and hone them to a single, memorable message that demands attention and compels action. Kathleen simplifies and empowers through communication, like nobody I have ever seen. In forty years, I’ve never worked with anyone who does it better. She’s a walking sound bite. Kathleen may be one of the best listeners I have ever encountered. She asks questions that make you think . . . Hard! It’s as if she deftly inserts herself, squarely, in the shoes of the audience, and makes it seem easy. Empathy is a gift, and Kathleen has it in spades. Lastly, Kathleen is eminently likeable, diplomatic and charming; invaluable traits in a role where the ability to persuade and inspire are requisite. In my experience, she is one of a kind and any team she is on will win. Kathleen Soldati just makes everybody around her better.” – George Carlisle
You have been a wonderful force for the Portsmouth Historical Society, keeping it moving forward. It is a gem in the city of Portsmouth.” – Kelly Ornell
Portsmouth is a better place because of your passion for our City.” – Doug Roberts
Congratulations on all you have accomplished — Portsmouth Historical Society is a remarkable organization, you’ve been a terrific steward” – Cliff Lazenby