Kathryn is the Head of Library Human Resources at the University of California, Irvine Libraries, where she oversees librarian recruitments and the librarian academic review process. She coordinates and promotes diversity and inclusion efforts within the Libraries such as the library-wide Diversity Team, the Library Career Interest Group, and the Bridging the Gap Program. Kathryn has been active in the American Library Association, serving as facilitator for the Diversity Officers Discussion Group, and was co-chair of the planning team for the ARL Symposium for Strategic Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in 2018. Prior to her human resources role, Kathryn held a variety of librarian positions at Iowa State University, Colorado State University, and the University of Iowa where she earned her B.A. in History and her M.A. in Library Science.