Katie joined the Planetree Global PFPC in 2020. She is an active member of the Planetree Certification Committee and has participated in strategic planning. Katie is passionate about teaching and improving the patient and family experience.
Katie joined the Center for Patients and Families as the Manager of Patient- and Family-Centered Care(PFCC) and Volunteer Services at Wellstar Medical College of Georgia Health in Augusta, GA in 2018. She oversees PFCC initiatives, programs, advisory councils, and process improvement strategies. Additionally, she is responsible for the daily operations of the volunteer program, blood donation program, fundraisers, and Pet Therapy. Beforehand, Katie spent almost20 years as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, with special interests in teaching Child Life Interns and coordinating camps for children with chronic illness. She is adjunct faculty at Augusta University and a part time instructor at the University of Georgia, educating the next generation of health care workers. Katie has presented on a variety of topics at local, national, and international conferences. She is a Certified Child Life Specialist, and a Family Choice Award winner at Augusta University Health.
Katie is a wish discovery volunteer with Make-A-Wish-Georgia, a team coordinator with Better Together Foster Care Ministry, and a patient advocate with Hope Women’s Center.
Katie received her Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development (specializing in child life) from the University of Georgia and her Masters in Public Administration (specializing in nonprofit management) from Augusta State University (now Augusta University).