Katherine is passionate about finding creative ways to connect people to power in the movement for a brighter farm and food future. Before joining Young Farmers, Katherine worked with the Organization for Competitive Markets to engage farmers and ranchers to fight against the ever-increasing corporate interests in the U.S. food system and with the French Institute for Agricultural Research to strengthen national multi-stakeholder networks that could rise to the challenge of developing economically, culturally, and ecologically sustainable livestock systems. She holds a Bachelor’s in American Studies and Biology from Tufts University and a Masters in Veterinary Public Health from the Royal Veterinary College. Katherine works from rural Washington State where her partner operates a horse ranch and outfitting business.