Katie is passionate about the intersections of simple, sustainable living, intentional community, and spirituality. She graduated from St. Olaf College in 2017 with a degree in Environmental Studies (Social Science Emphasis) and German; and a Management Studies concentration. Following graduation, she managed Faith in Place’s Winter Farmers Market program through Lutheran Volunteer Corps for one year prior to joining the Communications team at Faith in Place.
In her current role as Communications Coordinator, she manages Faith in Place’s websites and social media platforms, supports database management with a focus on communicating to supporters and optimizing their user experience, and is an active member of planning the organization’s largest annual events such as: the Green Team Summit, Annual Advocacy Day, and Annual Celebration & Fundraisers. Most recently, Katie launched Faith in Place’s first podcast, Voices of the Earth, with her talented colleague, Lauren Paris!