Katie was born and raised in Corvallis, Oregon where she received her associates degree in Criminal Justice from Linn-Benton Community College. In 2017, she and her husband made the move over the mountains to sunny Central Oregon.
Since moving, Katie has worked with opportunity youth at Heart of Oregon Corps YouthBuild as the program assistant for over two years and most recently worked as the receptionist and entry level family law paralegal for Baxter Harder law firm in Bend.
In her spare time, Katie enjoys exercising by boxing at BoxIt Fit gym, spending time with her husband and three fur children, and all the outdoor activities Central Oregon has to offer.