Katie is a native Upstate New Yorker who attended the University of Buffalo for her BS in Nursing and Roberts Wesleyan College for her Masters of Health Administration.

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She began her career as a pediatric nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital.  She transitioned to use her clinical knowledge for URMC's Epic project as an instructional designer and trainer. Katie concluded her 18 years in healthcare as a Project Director where she implemented training for multiple locations. In this role, she had oversight of a virtual training module, various program improvement initiatives, as well as leadership of a team of instructional designers. 

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Katie believes that authenticity, honesty, and integrity are the building blocks to any relationship. She also believes that our greatest talents should be used to give back to our community. She uses her organizational and project management skills, as well as her love for children in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and other organizations.