Kaitlin is lives in rural Warren with her husband and two young children.

She recently worked as an extension educator for the Kittson County 4-H. She wrote and received grants from the NWMAC for a children’s art day camp, a photography workshop for high school youth, and additional funding to purchase audio visual equipment for performing arts.  In 2022, she shifted into a support position with 4-H and Extension in Crookston. She is currently working on a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Minnesota.

Kaitlin grew up in Warren, taking in part in theater, choir, band, piano, and speech. She has a biology degree from Concordia College in Moorhead. She lived and worked in the Seattle area before returning to Warren.  She enjoys being outside whether it be sitting by a lake, camping, or chasing her kids through a sprinkler. She also likes gardening, raising chickens, and photography.

Kaitlin wanted to join the board because she “appreciates opportunities to enjoy various forms of art as well as being able to create art. In my work in youth development, I love watching children and youth find a form of art they enjoy as they work hard to improve and develop a lifelong hobby or career. I also want to ensure youth and adults, especially in rural areas, have access to art opportunities.”

Kaitlin thinks that arts are important because, “they allow us to be creative and use different parts of our brains … After a hard day, I'll find myself taking a break by playing some piano, listening to music, or stepping outside to capture some photos. With a growing concern in mental health, the arts are one way for people to be creative and to enjoy others' talents in various art forms. I'm particularly passionate about ensuring art opportunities are available for children and youth. Whether it's providing an opportunity for them to express themselves, a new way to challenge their growing brains, or even just a chance to move their bodies, laugh, and build relationships, arts are essential.”