Hi there! I’m Kate Mitchell. I graduated summa cum laude from UNC Charlotte, where I majored in Communications (Public Relations) and German, with minors in Spanish and Italian. When I’m not working, my nose is often buried in a book, pointed upward at a sky full of stars or scrunched up when I’m laughing alongside great company. I have been an avid linguist and traveler all my life. After learning from professional interpreters, I make a daily practice of engaging in conversation, listening to music and staying updated on current events in each language. I hope to use my skills to bridge the cultural-linguistic barrier and cultivate relationships. I am fiercely passionate and will wholeheartedly commit to my tasks and interests, whether I chase them down or they come up at a moment’s notice. I bring open-mindedness, dedication and organization to any challenge. I hope to use an international lens to explore language, cultural heritage and identity within the field of higher education.