Kate received her bachelor’s degree in social work and her master’s degree in family and consumer sciences from Iowa State University. She has 20+ years of experience in the Human Sciences field, including direct care, leading teams, coaching employees, and developing multifaceted training and outreach programs. Kate has been with ISU’s Child Welfare Research & Training Project since 2010; she manages the ISU-Iowa Child Support contract. Under Kate’s leadership, the contract and staff have grown to provide training, research, and outreach services statewide. Kate is a life-long Cyclone fan, enjoys exploring national parks, and being a Mom.