![light skinned young woman stands with a wide smile and raised eyebrows in front of colorful daisy patterned bookshelves. photos, plants, crochet, and a guitar are on top of the shelves. She has bright orange hair that is curled past her shoulders with blunt bangs above hexagonal burgundy plastic glasses. She wears book earrings, a black blazer and a tan shirt.](https://disabilityrightsiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Katelynn-Headshot-768x1024.jpg)
Communication Coordinator & Voting Rights Advocate
Katelynn joined our staff in 2021. Her work shares DRI goals and voting rights with the state. She enjoys presenting on topics like:
- inclusive practices for theatre professionals,
- representation in the media, and
- mental health in the workplace.
Katelynn is most proud of her work:
- serving on a panel discussion with Judith Heumann,
- with Dior Vargas on various presentations, and
- breaking down disability stigma.
The most impactful work Katelynn has done led to real procedure change. Outside of work Katelynn enjoys quiet activities with her three dogs; Ginsburg, Bader, and Garbanzo.