Katherine has worked in the communications field for nearly three years, beginning as a co-op student while she studied at Carleton University. Her co-op opportunities allowed her to gain experience with a wide variety of communications methods such as social media, video editing, internal communications, marketing, and graphic design. Some of the organizations she has worked for include: Canada Revenue Agency, International Development Research Centre, and Public Safety Canada.
In June of 2019, Katherine graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Communications & Media Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies Combined Honours. She was awarded the Bell Centennial Scholarship for academic excellence in the Women's and Gender Studies program in 2016. She was also awarded the Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement upon graduation.