Founder of Walkabout Puppets, Katrin is an actor, puppeteer and teaching artist. A STEAM and SEL advocate, she focuses on integrating performing arts to build and enhance understanding. Her work in non-profits includes over 13 years as a grant maker for a regional foundation, building and maintaining partnerships, overseeing grantmaking and providing capacity building services, including grant writing. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Northwestern University and a Masters in NonProfit Administration. Her volunteer work includes Cultural Vibrancy Committee Chair for a local foundation, and Treasurer for Puppeteers of America.