Born and raised in the Yukon, Kate graduated from F.H. Collins with a French Immersion diploma before earning a culinary diploma and a Red Seal in baking.

Before establishing the iconic Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters cafe at Canada Games Centre, Kate worked internationally and maintains a reputation as a skilled cake decorator.

Kate has also worked in the mining industry and works as a life skills coach with women from all walks of life at Corrections Yukon.

A fervent mountain biking enthusiast, Kate was instrumental in creating the Dirt 'n' Soul Mountain Bike Skills Park near the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre. She supports a cooperative solution to protecting McIntyre Creek.

Critic portfolios and caucus roles:

• Deputy Caucus Chair
• Environment
• Housing
• Women's Issues
• Francophone Issues
• Youth Issues