Kathy holds a BS in Genetics, an MS in Biology, and a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology. She has a long history of biomedical research in various diseases but is currently a biosafety quality assurance specialist in the University of Michigan’s Office of Research. Her passion is fairness and inclusion, and she is a committee member on UM’s Beautiful Minds Conference.
Neurodiversity Project Leadership
Kathy’s ardor for research and education has facilitated her transition into leadership roles that connect rigorous science with community outreach and neuro-inclusion across Michigan and beyond.
- Research volunteer for the Neurodiversity Project
- Community Speaker for the Neurodiversity Project’s outreach campaign
- Contributor to the Mi-HENN
Campus Service and Well-being
- MHealthy Champion
- Planet Blue Ambassador
- PEER supporter
- Mental Health First Aider
Beyond Work
In her spare time, she coaches high school girls soccer.
Quality Assurance Specialist – BioSafety
Office of Research, University of Michigan — Animal Care & Use Program
Research Volunteer
University of Michigan Neurodiversity Project
Community Speaker, Outreach Campaign
University of Michigan Neurodiversity Project
Contributor
Michigan Higher Education Neurodiversity Network (Mi-HENN)