Kate grew up exploring the woods of New England and is excited to return to steward the forests that first inspired her love of the natural world. She earned a bachelor’s degree in International Environmental Studies from Kenyon College, after which she spent two years working in environmental communications in Chicago, honing her skills in storytelling and public engagement. Driven by a desire to deepen her hands-on knowledge of forest ecosystems, she went on to earn a Master of Forestry degree from the Yale School of the Environment, graduating in Spring 2025. While at Yale, she was a member of the Forest Apprenticeship program and co-managed the School’s Christmas tree farm.