Since 2006, Kate has contributed to affordable housing and communities in Western Washington. Her open communication, breathe of project type experience and collaboration in fully integrated design leads to highly successful developments for her clients. Kate brings experience with challenging sites, multi-building projects, multiple funding sources, community engagement and sustainable design integration. She has had the opportunity to design three child development centers, one of which her own child was able to attend, as well as a youth crisis solution center.Kate currently serves on the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle King County as the Board President. She pushes for policy reform, increased funding opportunities and supporting the collective strength of the affordable housing community. Additionally supporting emerging leadership in the affordable housing development community, specifically those individuals from BIPOC communities, is a commitment Kate and others at SMR are dedicated to.