All about meFocused leader, conscious creator
I’m a multi-passionate woman in tech who loves to share my time and expertise with others.
Whether I’m building high-performing technical teams in my University work or writing blog posts about the intersection of parenting and technology, I love to guide others to successful outcomes.
Maybe we met at a conference, you found me on Insta, or our paths crossed somewhere else. Whatever brought you to my little corner of the internet…welcome!
I believe: technology should be fun, inclusive, and safe for everyone who wants to experience it.
MY STORYCommunity and connection follow me wherever I go.
I've lived in many places over the past two decades — DC, Louisville, Philly, Chapel Hill, and, yes, even Florence, Italy — and the one thing that's remained the same in all of those different spots is how much of my life, my time, is spent online.
From the moment we got our first home computer in the late-90s (and I practically lived on AOL) to the present day, I have found value and community in online spaces. The internet landscape has shifted dramatically in that time, but I've evolved along with it. In many ways, the virtual world is where I feel most comfortable.
As such, it's no surprise that my career and passion projects have taken me deeper into information technology. I'm an IT leader at one of the nation's preeminent research Universities. I lead a team of 90 employees as we strive to provide excellent services and support to our 45,000+ faculty, staff, and students.
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My friends and family call meKatey, Kate or Bub (don’t ask)
My happy hour drink of choiceProsecco
Not afraid to admit that I loveAll things 90’s pop culture
What I do to relax my mind and bodyLong walks and pilates
Favorite extracurricular activityLeading my daughter’s Girl Scout troop
Humble brag: I’m great at…Time management
My Top goal for 2024Take two trips to Europe with friends
My favorite cities on earthFlorence, Italy and Chapel Hill
I will always laugh atInternet memes from my husband
Favorite special family mealBreakfast for dinner
New Skill I’m trying to learnGardening…I usually kill everything
Current Favorite TV ShowAbbott Elementary — it’s just too funny!
Tell me about Italy!
My husband and I ran our IT consulting business from stunning Florence, Italy, for nearly four years (2011 - 2014). It was as dreamy and inspirational as you imagine.
We planned to live abroad for just one year but stayed for four. The Italian lifestyle was a perfect match for us! We left Italy with the best souvenirs ever: our daughter Livia (now 11 years old) and lifelong friendships with the people we met. We returned home so my husband could attend law school and I could return to work in higher education.
Because we get asked a lot: yes, we were on an episode of House Hunters International in 2011. We’re basically famous 😉.
Pregnant on the Ponte Vecchio in 2012
Little Livia at the Duomo in 2013