Kate works in sustainability, biodiversity conservation, climate action and policy.  She started her career as a wildlife biologist and has spent 20 years working in the fields of species at risk recovery, sustainable resource development and more recently on Climate Change mitigation and adaptation. In addition to FPAC, she has held roles with the forest industry, municipal government, as well as being the principal at an environmental consulting firm.

Kate is responsible for working with FPAC members, partners, and governments to advance environmental and climate leadership files, as well as evidence-based federal policy. Kate is a member of the National Nature Advisory Committee, the National Adaptation Strategy (NAS) Strong and Resilient Economies Roundtable and a Canadian FireSmart Advisory Committee member.