She attended the University of Denver where she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology with an emphasis in cognitive neuroscience. While in college, Kathy started her career working as a Social Services Assistant in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Broomfield where she administered mental status examinations, geriatric depression scales, and reviewed psychiatric medications with pharmacists. Kathy later attended the University of Colorado, Denver and received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies with an emphasis in pediatrics. She has since worked as a Physician Assistant in private family practice and internal medicine. Kathy also has experience in dermatology, general surgery, long term care, and orthopedics.