Katie’s own financial and life experiences inspired her to complete a Bachelor of Social Services degree. This helped her grow as a person and put her in a position to help serve others in the community. Katie has been fortunate to work in addictions, the disability sector, funeral care and now with Good Shepherd New Zealand.

Katie strives to support every person she encounters whether that be with education, wellbeing support, or navigation to the right source in need.

She believes strongly in person centred and strength-based approaches because every person is the owner of their life and has skills and talents to build on and create resilience.