Kate brings 20 years of writing experience to SAFE's communications work, with a background that spans newswriting, international business development, grant writing, and higher education. A former journalist and PhD in English, she has spent her career finding ways to make complex information clear and useful for the people who need it most.

Kate first joined SAFE as a volunteer in 2023 on community outreach programs. Becoming Communications Manager in January 2024 was a natural next step in showing up for work she already knew and valued.

​​Kate holds a BA from the University of Michigan, an MA from Boston College, and a PhD from the University of Connecticut, and has trained hundreds of college students in writing, professional communications, and media writing. She has also worked as a grant writer in Dublin, Ireland, where she learned to research new fields quickly and write with clarity.

Driven by a belief that our best communications will benefit the communities we serve, Kate seeks to extend SAFE’s mission through its media channels. She loves building systems that help nonprofits communicate consistently and with impact, because her career has always been about making sure the people doing the most important work have the words to show it.