Katie is a community advocate, storyteller, and writer who weaves joy and grief into the fabric of everyday life. Her advocacy began in motherhood when her daughter, Kenzie, arrived, and their family embraced a beautiful shift into the world of Down syndrome. For Katie and her family, advocacy has become a love language.

Through her experiences navigating community and education systems, Katie recognized how many families lack the tools to support both their child and the teams around them. Over the last decade, she has transformed her family’s journey into a doorway of understanding—creating a safe, supportive space online where thousands have fallen in love with a little girl and her family’s story.

Katie is also a founder and board member of Down Syndrome BC, a grassroots advocacy organization working to expand access to supports and opportunities for people with Down syndrome across all ages. She is grateful for every opportunity to turn personal advocacy into collective progress.