Kate holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Bristol, and furthered her studies by completing a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychopathology from Durham University. Alongside this, she has volunteered for her university Nightline service, housebuilding in Vietnam, and is currently training to become a mentor to support children with SEN. Kate attended school in the Middle East, namely Oman and Dubai. The experience of being surrounded by different cultures and their varied customs made her strongly value inclusivity, diversity, and multicultural environments. Moreover, she understands the differing cross-cultural perspectives of SEN and the stigma frequently associated with the diagnosis of developmental disorders; this drives her passion to improve SEN resources internationally, and the importance of maintaining and improving inclusivity in learning spaces across the UK.

In her free time, Kate reads about LGBTQ+, race, and gender inequalities, and this has resulted in a passion for spreading awareness of current societal issues. She also enjoys surfing, skiing, travelling, music, and interacting with people from different backgrounds.