My family moved to Chico in 1972 (I was 2 years old). I was fortunate to grow up in Chico with my older sister and brother. Bidwell Park was my playground as a child. I recall having multiple swimming holes and forts scattered along the creek on the north side of lower park.
My first job was delivering the daily newspaper after school from my bike. When I turned 15 ½ I was hired to bus tables at La Comida, a workplace and time I look back on with great memories.
I attended Butte College and Chico State from 1987-1997, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. While finishing up my undergraduate degree at Chico State I worked part-time at UPS. Since graduating, I have held a myriad of professional positions that range from UPS sales executive, bank manager, Chico State Financial Aid Analyst, to my current position as a community partnership liaison in my role as the Butte and Lassen Counties Partnership Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 Census.
In May 2019 I earned my Master in Public Administration, officially becoming a Jill of many trades and a master of one. This past October I accepted a position with the US Census Bureau. In my current role I am able to unite my passion for community involvement with my desire to ensure that my community gets counted in this important decennial event.
When not working or going to school I enjoy running and hiking in Bidwell Park with friends, long dog walks, house projects with my partner of thirteen years, Holly Day, as well as biking, fishing, Pickleball, and gardening. I also enjoy dark coffee, hoppy beer, and great company. I look forward to becoming more involved in Soroptimist with you all!
Congratulations Katie for being our Member of the Month!
