Annie McKinley is a Westport native with deep roots in both Manhattan and the serene landscapes of Lake Champlain. After completing her degree in Environmental Studies and Biochemistry at Bowdoin College, she began her career as a biology teacher at Riverdale Country School in the Bronx. While she cherished the experience of teaching, Annie ultimately sought a life beyond the city.

In 1983, she earned her MSW in Clinical Social Work from Adelphi University at UVM and dedicated over 35 years to Essex County Mental Health Services before retiring. Alongside her mental health career, Annie ran a private practice in Keene Valley and Elizabethtown from 1992 to 2002. She then transitioned into real estate, becoming a licensed agent in 2002 and launching her own business, Annie McKinley Realty, where she served clients for nearly two decades.

Annie has been a proud year-round resident of Westport since 1979. She and her husband built a home outside the hamlet of Wadhams, raising their three children amidst the area's beautiful mountains, rivers, and lakes. 

Annie is passionate about the environment and is thrilled to join the CATS board, where she can contribute to the mission of creating trails, preserving land, and fostering connections between people and nature.