As Director of Communications and Strategic Operations at Pace University, Katie created and delivered training for faculty on building inclusive classroom experiences for LGBTQ+ students, explaining concepts like trans and nonbinary identities, as well as pronouns and best practice. This work enabled Pace’s faculty to start creating inclusive learning spaces for their students and drive LGBTQ+ inclusion across the university. Katie is also leading the formation of Pace University’s first LGBTQ+ ERG, has successfully advocated adding pronouns to faculty and staff email signatures, and they’ve launched Pride Coaching, a coaching practice through which they support LGBTQ+ leaders and allies. Additionally, Katie has created and deployed Pride Month workshops for client organizations, including presenting on allyship.
