She believes that every individual is worth saving, and that life is about thriving, not simply surviving. Kate promotes and advocates for genuine wellness within the individual, families, and the community. Kate has supported efforts to increase awareness of suicide prevention initiatives and decrease stigmatization of suicide within the context of the community, schools, families, and individuals. She is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and is a Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Certified Gatekeeper Instructor. Kate holds a Masters of Arts from The Pennsylvania State University, and is nearing the completion of an additional Masters of Arts from Messiah College.