About Me
Hi there, my name is Katy!
Short Stories From a Tall Girl in Malawi is a creative outlet, somewhere that I can document and share my adventures as a Peace Corps Invitee/Volunteer in Malawi. While abroad, I will be serving my community as an Environment and Food Security Educator. My service is anticipated to begin in May 2024 and end in September of 2026 - wahoo!
I am a recent graduate from the University of South Florida, having earned a degree in Environmental Biology. Peace Corps became a dream of mine while I was studying abroad in the UK. The travel bug had bitten me, and I felt called to serve people and communities in a meaningful way - with whatever knowledge I had gained throughout my undergraduate studies. During my experience in Malawi, I hope to foster lasting friendships, support sustainable development, and walk away with more wisdom and stories than I had before!
Fun Facts!
Favorite Things:
- Hiking new trails
- Reading fantasy novels
- Eating obscene amounts of ice cream (and peanut butter)
- Trying to recreate recipes from the Great British Baking Show
Places I've lived:
- Wisconsin (born & raised in Stevens Point, cheese curds for the winnn!)
- Florida (Jensen Beach --> Tampa)
- United Kingdom (studying abroad at the University of Exeter)