Kate is a social worker and community advocate who has worked with First 5 since 2018. She holds a BA in Human Development from Boston College, and a Masters in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. Kate is a proud mom of two children residing in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma, and she participates on the Pierce County Birth to 25 Advisory Board as well as the City of Tacoma's Equity in Contracting Committee. Kate is passionate about supporting caregivers with young children, and ensuring that programs and policies are designed by the families most impacted by them.