Kay has spent much of her career in Residential Life, connecting with students and managing residence halls across several college campuses. Most recently, she has been part of the Career Services team at the ILR School, following her work in Career Development for the College of Arts & Sciences.

She earned her undergraduate degree in Photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master’s in College Student Personnel (Higher Education) from Western Illinois University.

At her core, Kay is dedicated to creating supportive, connected communities where students feel free to be themselves. She’s passionate about fostering spaces that encourage belonging and authenticity, helping students build meaningful relationships and thrive in every area of their lives.

She takes a holistic approach to working with students, guided by her commitment to equity, access, and inclusion—values that are central to everything she does. She is dedicated to supporting students academically, professionally, and personally while helping them explore their values, interests, and the impact they want to make in the world.

Outside of work, Kay loves anything creative—whether it’s jewelry making, taking random art classes, or building elaborate forts with her nieces. You’ll also find her hiking in the woods, facilitating ropes courses, playing board games with friends, or spending time with her partner and their cat, Gato.