With a background in regional and educational theatre, Katie brings a sense of creativity and passion to her work. She grew up in the New Haven area and received a BA in Theatre at Southern Connecticut State University, where she focused on lighting design and theatre electrics.
Prior to joining the Schwarzman Center team, Katie worked as an electrician and lighting designer around the New Haven area. She was the Lighting Supervisor at Long Wharf Theatre for their 2021-2022 season, an event technician at the John Lyman Center for Performing Arts for more than eight years, and was the head electrician for two productions in 2024 with Yale Opera.