Katie graduated magna cum laude from the George Washington University in 2008 with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, concentrating in Sport, Event and Hospitality Management, and a Master Degree in Tourism Administration, concentrating in Event Management. While attending GW, she was a pitcher/outfielder for the Colonials’ Division I softball team, earning Pitcher of the Year in 2006 and currently holding the all-time shut out record for the Colonials. Katie is originally from the Outer Banks of North Carolina.