Creative and highly-driven from a young age, Kate joined QA in early 2020 with the mission to bring strategic storytelling and a passion for business development to the firm. She has been a marketing professional in various industries since 2013, from owning her own graphic design and identity consulting firm, to California's craft beer boom. In her time with Gensler as a Marketing Specialist, Kate's expertise in the lifestyle sector led her to strategize the launch the San Francisco office's first residential practice area. Her educational background in architectural design paired with her diverse career experience give her a unique perspective into both the business and technical sides of the industry.

When outside the office, Kate spends her time volunteering on the Associate Board of Rebuilding Together San Francisco and hiking with her dog, Pliny the Hounder.