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A daughter of diplomats, Kat grew up in Rome and Tokyo where she learned painting and printmaking. Kat began her graphic arts career in 1977, working at CBS Records as a graphic designer. She moved up to Women’s Day art department at CBS Publications on the production team. In 1983, Kat went to work at a small NYC advertising agency as a production manager. During this time, Kat joined Women In Production (WIP) in order to network with production professionals and to learn more about our rapidly changing industry. In 1984, Kat joined the WIP Board of Directors, and served as president from 1989-1990. After her tenure at WIP, she was asked by the WIP board of directors to become their Executive Director in 1998, and eventually facilitated the merge between WIP and APPM to form P3 in 2004.

Kat launched her boutique agency, Network Design and Communications, in 1986. As creative director, now with more than 25 years of experience in the graphic design industry, Kat offers hands-on, full-service marketing in every media. Her firm has evolved from print to digital and online design, helping clients keep up with — and succeed in — the demanding online world.

A variety of professional organizations recognize Kat’s passion, artistry, and achievements. Printing Impressions acknowledged her contributions in 1991 as one of “20 Under 40,” and in 1993 the New York Club of Printing House Craftsmen honored her with a Fellowship Award. The Association for Graphic Communications chose a Network Design collateral brochure for a special merit award based on production quality, design, and function.

Kat was honored with the 2009 Luminaire award for her steady career of supporting and contributing to the rapidly-evolving success of the print production industry.

Kat holds a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond and an MFA from Hunter College in New York. She lives in Lower Manhattan with her husband, a musician, and their musician son and soldier daughter.

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