Kate is a Communications professional who first worked with the Carpenters more than a decade ago and currently serves as Communications Lead at the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC). Kate previously worked for the Eastern Millwright Council where she led research and development, advanced market share opportunities, and encouraged expansion in non-traditional markets, focusing heavily on sustainable energy.
She also worked as a Government and Community Affairs Liaison for the Carpenter Contractor Trust, advancing legislative priorities at each level of government. Kate has additional experience as an IT business analyst and marketing specialist in various industries. Early in her career, she worked on several political campaigns and was a third-party Americorps supervisor. Today, as an EASRCC staff member, Kate applies this grassroots organizing and campaign experience to advance the interest of members. She lives in New Jersey and is a graduate of Rutgers University.