Katie joined the University of North Texas in 2016 and has been a part of the Division of Research and Innovation for her entire tenure. She currently is the Associate Director of Research Development and oversees the advancement of research by leading and implementing relevant programs, workshops, and training for the UNT research community. In 2012, Katie received her B.B.A. in Marketing from Texas A&M University with certificates in retailing and international business, and in 2020 she received her M.S. in Advanced Data Analytics with a concentration in Management from the University of North Texas.