About Me

graduated with a BS in Biomedical Sciences at Arizona State University. She competed on the beach volleyball team with a strong record leading her team to many victories. Kate Launched a company called VBAmerica when Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities opened up for college athletes. She wanted to find a way to create opportunities for other women athletes and find a way to let volleyball enthusiasts and players sport their passion off the court. VBA is now available throughout college bookstores, online, and in Rally House. Kate’s former position as Student Athletic Advisory Council President allowed her to create and lead initiatives to better the student-athletes and give them resources for all areas of their life (whether that is with their sport, mental health, or career). Since Kate began as SAAC President, attendance and involvement from the athletes have doubled, maybe even tripled. She also helped SAAC recover from COVID and the loss of school spirit/team interaction through her initiatives and events. Kate presented to over 600 athletes, students, and faculty; finding her love for public speaking through this role.

Kate is an athlete, entrepreneur, sister to two younger brothers (Connor and Carter), and AZ local. Originally born in Denver but growing up in Arizona, she loves the valley. Kate attended Cheyenne Traditional Middle School, Chaparral for High School, and is now pursuing a Masters at Arizona State University. Throughout her life, Kate played many sports but focused primarily on soccer until high school. Beginning of freshman year she started indoor volleyball full-time and was soon introduced to beach volleyball. Going into college, Kate planned to become a NICU nurse and even got her CNA out of high school. Halfway through college, she decided to launch a company called VBAmerica that offers volleyball apparel. VBAmerica has given her the toolset to lead other young entrepreneurs and the opportunities to weigh in on some hot topics around college athletics.