Kate was born and raised in Beckley, West Virginia.  She attended West Virginia University and double majored in Russian Studies as well as Human Nutrition and Foods.  She completed an internship with Iowa State University, where she also earned a Master’s of Professional Practice in Dietetics.  She also obtained a certification from Monash University on the FODMAP Diet to help people with IBS achieve a better quality of life with her counseling. 

In her career , Kate has gained experience in a variety of settings including acute care, long-term care, and full time in bariatrics.  She is passionate about helping people improve their health and their lives through nutrition counseling. 

She loves to channel her creativity into her career in nutrition and sometimes spends her free time writing and making videos about nutrition.   She also enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with her daughter.