Currently pursuing a double major in Psychology and Social Development Studies at the University of Waterloo, Katerina is passionate about community-based advocacy, equity-driven leadership, and meaningful youth engagement.

She brings a diverse range of experience across nonprofits, student and community services, and start-up environments. Her work spans mental health support, communications, peer programming, partnership development, and outreach — often centering the voices of youth and equity-deserving communities. Beyond the WNN, Katerina is currently involved with organizations including Kids Help Phone, the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region, Climate Cardinals, Canadian Wings of Rescue, Cam’s Kids, and Good2Talk, contributing across areas such as crisis intervention, health promotion, climate communication, digital outreach, and nonprofit storytelling. Whether leading partnerships, facilitating support, or building inclusive campaigns, she approaches each initiative with purpose and care.

Kat is honoured to support the Women’s Nonprofit Network’s mission of celebrating excellence in the nonprofit sector through her role on the Awards Committee. She’s particularly passionate about recognizing the contributions of women and gender-diverse leaders whose work often goes unseen, and is excited to help spotlight and support changemakers driving equity and impact.

When she’s not deep in community work, you can find her nurturing her ever-growing plant collection, experimenting in the kitchen, running to a pilates class, or hosting cozy dinners that bring her friends and loved ones together.