Katie joined HOPE in October of 2018. She is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois and Wisconsin. Katie received her undergraduate degree in Social Welfare from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and completed her master’s in social wo from the University of Wisconsin– Madison in 2017.

She has experience working in child welfare with children, adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds. Katie has completed training in Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.

Katie utilizes a strengths-based, client-centered approach to assist individuals in meeting their goals.