Raised in Tulalip, Washington, Katie started playing soccer at 3 years old and hasn’t stopped being involved in sports since. Her greatest athletic achievement is kicking the first field goal in Minnesota Vixen history, and being the 2017 Special Teams Player of the Year. Katie has been with Aurora since Season 1 in various capacities, including being a Community Owner. Her work history is filled with retail, customer service, coaching, and mental health positions. In her free time, you can find Katie playing The Sims, and watching various women’s sports with her dog, Suzie, and cat, Reign-Pinoe.