Mary Kate is the most recent Past President of the LWV of the Cincinnati Area, where she has led voter education, advocacy, and fundraising initiatives for the past 4 years, including acting as Voter Guide Editor and locally supporting the 2024 Citizens Not Politicians initiative. She previously served as Vice President of Fund Development and was honored with the 2019 Belle Coit Rising Star Award from the LWVO.

Mary Kate is an architect at KZF Design, where she focuses on commercial and institutional projects that promote equity, access, and community impact. She holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. Beyond her work with the League, she is active in several civic and creative organizations, including Design Lab: Learn + Build, Congress for the New Urbanism Midwest, and New Leaders Council.