Kate currently works at the University of Washington as a project manager on the the MMARINeDNA (Marine Mammal Remote detection via Innovative environmental DNA sampling) grant which is investigating the transportation, persistence, and distribution of marine mammal DNA at different spatial and temporal scales along the US West Coast. Prior to joining the MMARINeDNA grant, Kate competed and coached rowing at the collegiate and international level. She is interested in marine ecology and effective communication to bridge the gap between research and policy to help create sustainable and cost-effective conservation strategies for marine ecosystems.