Katrina is a Western Kansas native born and raised in Ness City. Leaving the area in 2007 Katrina and her husband, Nick and their two boys relocated back to Hays in 2020. Katrina attended Wichita State University where she graduated with honors in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She has worked in several different clinical settings during her time as a hygienist. Including Indian Health Services, General Practice, and Pediatrics. These different settings have shaped who she is as a hygienist and she is thankful for each experience. Providing education to patients so they can improve and maintain their overall oral health is an area Katrina is passionate about. Outside of work Katrina and her family enjoy spending time with friends and family, going to the lake, and traveling.