Born in New York City , lives in Brooklyn, New York

She began her career as a photographer thirteen years ago. She has photographed all over the world documenting everything from conflict and social issues to wildlife and sports. Her work explores the everyday lives of people in extreme situations, and the intimate moments behind global issues.

Since 2014 Katie’s work has focused mainly on environmental photojournalism and telling stories that bring a human face to climate change. She is now in her sixth year of a long-term documentary photography project exploring the many ways climate change is challenging communities across Alaska, altering the relationship between people, animals and the land.

Katie’s work is frequently published in National Geographic, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Smithsonian Magazine. Over the course of her career has won awards from institutions such as the Art Director’s Club, PDN, Getty Images, Visa Pour L’image and POYI. Katie received a Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University in 2010, and was the Snedden Chair of Journalism at University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2018. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.

All life on earth depends on water, and so do our spirits. Like so many people all over the world, being near water is where I am happiest. It is where I feel most alive and present. It quiets my mind, and allows me the peace and calm I need to truly listen to what this big, beautiful planet has to say