Kate joined Jefferson Land Trust in 2019 as its director of philanthropy, building upon a 12-year record of successful organizational development and advancement in the arts and environment — most recently with the national daily radio program, BirdNote. Kate holds degrees in Theatre Studies, and before switching to development worked for many years in professional theatre as a casting director and producer. Kate lives with her husband and two teenagers in Poulsbo. Outside work hours, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking, birding, gardening, and the movies.