Katherine is a nonprofit founder who is dedicated to bridging cultural gaps through the power of innovative technology and meaningful connections. Along with CTO Alex Szebenyi, she co-founded Acquaint, a global cultural exchange platform where worldwide volunteers connect for 1-on-1 conversations to share stories and perspectives. Katherine has overseen the recruitment of hundreds of volunteers from over 100 countries, who have spent over 15,000 hours fostering understanding and empathy through dialogue.Katherine's artistic background has driven her to think creatively about how to bridge divides. While working as a 3D artist at Amazon and pursuing her previous dreams of working for Disney or a major video game company, she became increasingly aware of the polarization and hate that is dividing society in her home country, the US. Since founding Acquaint, addressing these issues globally has become her calling.Her most valuable learning experiences stem from working and volunteering with people from various industries, including tech, art, and medical professionals. A notable experience was her involvement with the Atlas Corps VLI, where global social change leaders from both US and Russia came together to network and learn. Katherine is committed to continuing her work with Acquaint, expanding its reach and impact, and invites you to join her in fostering a more connected and understanding world.