Student Advisor & Group Coordinator
Katie was born and raised in sunny Sacramento, California. In 2006, she spent a semester abroad in Spain studying Spanish language and culture. Upon her return to the United States, Katie pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and Dance and graduated in 2010, all the while maintaining her desire to speak more Spanish. Before graduating, she made a commitment to herself to move to a Spanish-speaking country to fulfill her dream of Spanish fluency. In 2011, she moved to Costa Rica to improve her Spanish-speaking skills and bega