Katie earned her Forest Therapy Guide certificate though the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy in May of 2026. She started her journey with forest therapy in the spring of 2019 when she attended a guided walk while in graduate school in Boston. Katie wanted to become a guide because she really enjoyed her experience of grounding and connection to nature in all the walks she has participated in. When she's not outside, Katie enjoys watching women's sports, reading, playing Dungeons & Dragons, spending time with her dog, and trying her hand at various craft projects.