About Kate

Born and raised in Chicago, I’ve spent more than a decade working with schools and communities across the country—and abroad in South Africa—supporting children, families, and educators in creating environments grounded in dignity, curiosity, and courage. This broad geographic and cultural experience has given me a nuanced understanding of how DEI challenges show up differently across communities, and how human connection remains the constant.

 

Over the past 15 years, I’ve partnered with early childhood programs, K–12 schools, colleges, parent groups, nonprofits, and professional teams—including medical and corporate leaders. My work focuses on cultivating civic responsibility, accountability, and allyship in ways that feel practical, relational, and developmentally informed.

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No matter the setting, my goal is the same: to return DEI to its original purpose—strengthening community, reducing harm, and helping people learn and grow together.