Cate is an equity-oriented, community-driven social work professional bringing expertise in advocacy, communications, and systems change to their work supporting the Coalition. Cate advances FIMC’s policy priorities, lead’s the health equity initiative, crafts technical assistance and symposia offerings, and supports FIMC’s working committees. Cate has previously worked in nutrition policy and advocacy, provided clinical mental health services, and supported survivors of trauma. Cate is committed to centering community voice, dismantling systems of oppression, and working towards a more just world. Cate holds a Masters in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was a Graduate Policy Scholar.
Favorite fruit(s) or veggie(s): Apples, cucumber, kale