Kate Frederick Email & Phone Number

Strafford, Vt, Us

District Of Columbia, United States

Member of NDI's Public Policy Team working with financial institutions, employers, government agencies, and community organizations towards economic justice and for the disability community."National Disability Institute has produced groundbreaking research that identifies the financial status, banking behaviors and financial capability of people with disabilities. By mining data from large national surveys, NDI has developed statistics establishing that people with disabilities face barriers to full and equal participation in the financial system. Our research informs our public policy efforts, providing evidence that programs and policies must address the needs of people with disabilities."

United States

Currently on sabbaticial.Provide legislative strategy, consult with organizations and clients, and offer research and policy proposals related to public health. Propose and draft legislative bills, select Prime Sponsors, and provide written and oral testimony at committee hearings related to pregnancy and lactation rights. Create fact sheets. Work collaboratively with various organizations (A Better Balance, Center for Worklife Law, Mamava, National Partnership for Women and Families, etc.) to garner support. Provide support for federal campaigns. Bills passed into law: Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act (2023) NH Executive Order – Promulgating Infants in the Workplace Policy (2019) NH SB 478 - Establishing an Advisory Council on Pregnancy and Lactation (2017) NH SB 488 - Establishing an Advisory Council on Lactation (2016)Provide educational consults for employers and employees to support maternal and child health,including written accommodation requests and processes for filing charges with various agencies.Featured in comprehensive report by the Center for Worklife Law, Exposed: Discrimination Against Breastfeeding Workers (2019)Authored white paper: A Guide to Pregnancy and Breastfeeding for NH Legislators (2018)Supreme Court of the United States Rally Speaker - Young v. United Parcel Service (2014)Representative Speaker at United States Breastfeeding Committee National Conference (2014)

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The National Disabled Law Students Association (“NDLSA”) supports disabled legal professionals before, during, and after their legal education to increase the number of attorneys with disabilities and other historically excluded identities within the profession.As Director of Advocacy, I provided education, referrals and customized advocacy letters for clients seeking reasonable accommodations.

Huntington, Vermont

Provided legislative research, attended legislative. Strategized and drafted talking points to brief state treasury. Authored white paper discussing the formation of an innovative financing system for growers via the Inflation Reduction Act (2022) funds.

Vitt And Nunan, Law Plc, Norwich, Vermont, United States

Presented and prepared research memo on liability statutes and case law in states where services are provided. Created templates for client contracts, implemented online, improving accessibility internationally. Conducted preliminary research on employment and social security disability issues.

South Royalton, Vermont, United States

Provided legal education to empower small businesses and entrepreneurs with access to legal services. Provided legal support and outreach to rural VT non-profits, corporations, and sole proprietors including those owned by veterans, people who identify as women, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, and socioeconomically-disadvantaged individuals.

South Royalton, Vermont, United States

Select articles as a committee member, edited journal notes for grammar, punctuation, and citations for publication.

Provided consultation and referrals for representation. Provided investigation testimony and cited as a comparator-witness for race and disability issues in student Title VI civil rights claim filed with the Office of Civil Rights and District Court.

South Royalton, Vermont, United States

Co-drafted amicus brief filed in US District Court of VT: Friends of Pine Street v. Federal Highway Administration, the Vermont Agency of Transportation, and the City of BurlingtonCo-drafted complaint filed against the NC Environmental Protection AgencyFriends of the Earth v. North Carolina Environmental Management Commission and Department of Environmental Quality

Conway, New Hampshire, United States

Despite numerous obstacles, filed Title VII suit in First Circuit, Superior Court, and NH Supreme Court (Tie.) Motion to Appoint Tie Breaking Judge – Denied in our case, yet approved in another's. First, filed administrative complaints with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and NH Commission on Human Rights. State of NH declined mediation offer.Appellate Advocacy resulted in 4 new laws for pregnancy and lactation rights.Frederick v. State of New Hampshire, No. 14-CV-403-SM, 2016 WL 4382692 (D.N.H. Aug. 16, 2016)

Concord, New Hampshire, United States

Appointed as a council member by NH Governor (2016-2018.) Advisory Council on Lactation - 2016. Advisory Council on Pregnancy and Lactation (2017-2018.) Elected by Council as Clerk (2016-2017.). Collaborated closely with Council Chair in the Senate. Conducted archival, legal, public health, and social science-based research. Drafted final report and edited for submission to legislature. Worked with state agencies, non-profits and business sector to propose legislation. Created meeting agendas and took minutes.

Conway, New Hampshire, United States

Enforced court ordered child support orders, intercepted taxes, revoked driver's license, garnished wages. Worked on cold case resulting in immediate arrears payment over 50K, after discovering "volunteer" employment was paid position. Provided referrals to request modifications to court orders.

Conway, New Hampshire, United States

Appointed state-wide liaison for Emergency Unemployment Claims during recession.Conducted fact finding with claimants and employers. Adjudicated unemployment insurance claims. Received two promotions resulting in Certifying Officer III, from CO I, and Call Center Representative.

Concord, New Hampshire, United States

Represented Conway, NH Employment Security and DHHS.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Workers representative for Vermont Tenant's Inc. at Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Provided legal education to tenants, landlords, and code inspectors regarding landlord/tenant statues and housing codes. Helped draft guidebook to tenant's rights and sublease agreement templates.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Award Of Honor For Truth And Reconciliation (Restorative Justice, Apartheid, Genocide)

Activities and Societies: PRESIDENT, WOMEN'S LAW SOCIETY and STUDENT ADMINISTRATOR, CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP PRESIDENT WOMEN'S LAW SOCIETY.

Master Of Arts In Restorative Justice, Legislative Advocacy, Indigenous Studies, International Human Rights Law

Activities and Societies: Curriculum Committee Master's Representative, Student Bar Association Co-President, VLS Outdoors Club, Summer.

Graduate Coursework Via First Articulation Agreement With Law School In Health Policy, Public Health Law And Policy, High Pass Grade Of Distinction

PATIENT CENTERED HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS - Presentation: "Decision Aids for Healthcare Providers and Patients – Determining Screening.

Master Of Liberal Studies, Psychology, Double Honors In Academics And Community Service

Undergraduate Coursework, Spring Semester In The Rockies - Environmental Science And Outdoor Recreation Field Study

Ba Interdisciplinary Studies, Major: Anthropology/Sociology And Outdoor Recreation, Minor: Political Science

Activities and Societies: Outdoors Club