Katie is a South Carolina native, who grew up in Blythewood and attended the University of South Carolina. She previously worked for a farm-to-table event company in Columbia and fell in love with all aspects of the local food system. After moving to Charleston and joining GrowFood Carolina, she wanted to continue her efforts in the Lowcountry food scene. In her downtime, Katie enjoys traveling, live music and being outdoors with her dog, Freddie.