As a project coordinator/geospatial analyst, Katie works on the Chesapeake Tributaries Initiative to support Chesapeake Conservancy’s rapid stream delisting initiative, as well as other projects.

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Katie earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and Spanish from Gettysburg College. She later earned a GIS certificate from Penn State World Campus.

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Katie has a varied career background, starting with seasonal work in agriculture and horticulture after college, followed by a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA in coastal Oregon. She then spent nine years supporting Spanish-speaking English language learners as an instructional assistant in the Kennett Consolidated School District in Pennsylvania.

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She is passionate about biodiversity, habitat conservation and community and environmental engagement. She enjoys reading, gardening, hiking, Latin dance and spending time with family and friends.

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