Kat is a proud graduate of SUNY Oswego who moved to Buffalo to start her career in insurance in 2008. After moving to Brooklyn from 2010, Kat was eventually ready for a career change and a move back upstate. In 2012, she made the shift from insurance to human resources, working her way from an unemployment insurance call center at Paychex to being the current Director of Human Resources with M/E Engineering, a mid-size Rochester-based firm, within 10 years. She believes in leading with compassion and authenticity to promote a safe, positive work environment for all. Kat obtained her Professional in Human Resource Certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in 2015 and is an active member of the Rochester chapter of the National Human Resources Association (NHRA).
Kat can typically be found in the gym after work and is always planning a new trip with her husband, Mark. Kat also earned her Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines in 2024 and travels to wine regions around the world to expand her knowledge.