Interesting Fact
I have seen Rick Springfield in concert 10 times.
Favorite Local Restaurant
Broders’ Pasta Bar
Favorite Movie
Elf
Woman I Admire
Lucille Ball and Jane Addams
Biography
Katie earned her undergraduate degree in political science from Iowa State University and her master’s degree in education from the University of Iowa. She worked as a preschooler teacher through graduate school and after graduation, continued to work in the field of early childhood education as a center director for 8 years. Before joining the staff at Women Venture, she worked for more than 20 years at a local college teaching and mentoring adult learners.
Katie lives with her husband, 3 boys, and 2 dogs (Elton and Guido) in Golden Valley. When not at work, she loves cheering on her beloved Minnesota Vikings. She describes herself as a hockey/soccer mom and as a super-sized history nerd.