MY PHOTO:

White Mountain National Forest, NH. | This was a photo from my first backpacking trip in 2021 – my friends and I had just finished the first of what would be three peaks that day, and I wanted to savor the feeling of accomplishment and excitement with a great view. That trip pushed me beyond what I thought I could do, both physically and mentally, and while it wasn’t always pleasant (bugs and a bad knee weren’t the best!) I look back on this trip fondly, knowing that it proved I can do just about anything.

MY BIO:

Kat believes that everyone has the right to forge their own path in life. She sees the power in telling the story of self and seeks to provide youth a chance to explore and unpack their stories in safe spaces, with mentors who believe in and support them.

Prior to joining Summer Search, Kat worked for the Boston-based NGO South Africa Partners as a program assistant, and with the Public Higher Education Network of Massachusetts (PHENOM). She graduated from UMass Amherst with a BA in Social Thought and Political Economy.

Outside of the office, Kat can be found running, biking, singing, and eating entirely too much Thai food.