She has been in her role as campus RD, providing nutrition education and programs for UNC Charlotte students, since fall 2006. She completed her Bachelor of Science in nutrition and food science from the University of Tennessee in 1991. In 1993, she completed a Master's of Science from UT in Human Nutrition which included an internship in clinical and public health nutrition. In July of 2008, Katie completed the required experience and continuing education hours to sit for the Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics national exam. She has used this certification to enhance the programs and services offered to the 49er athletic program.