She believes wholeheartedly that this is no time for representation to waver or to be unclear. Now is the critical period for our community to trust that its State Representative not only knows but demonstrates that each conversation matters, and is attentive to all of the legwork that goes into building a common sense infrastructure for forging an equitable, thriving, humane future for people of all ages.

Katie is not a career politician.  She is a public servant trained and experienced as an educator, librarian and regional administrator.  Over the years in various positions she has prioritized effective constituent services, fought for and secured funding, developed balanced budgets, researched and crafted policy, created grant and program initiatives, advocated for local non-profit organizations, and developed models of leadership training and mentoring for students grades 7 through college and for new professionals.  She brings a reliable, tenacious, synergistic approach to getting things done today with an eye for establishing a strong future for community.