Katrina grew up in Portland, Oregon, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Pitzer College. Prior to medical school, Katrina pursued several years of bench research at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where she investigated the reprogramming of fibroblasts into hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation in the context of hematologic malignancy. She also spent several months working in a maternity ward in Cusco, Peru, an experience that solidified her commitment to a career in reproductive health. Katrina returned to Portland for her medical education at OHSU and has maintained a steadfast commitment to both bench and clinical research, seeking to address barriers to reproductive autonomy. Her research endeavors have encompassed investigating the development of a non-hormonal birth control method, exploring patient agency in contraceptive counseling, and leading workshops that teach medical students how to integrate illustration into patient education to enhance health literacy. Outside the hospital, Katrina finds fulfillment in dancing, enjoying live music, discovering new swimming spots outside the city, and indulging in leisurely picnics with loved ones in Laurelhurst Park.