Kate Spencer (She/Her/Hers)Kate Spencer (she/her/hers) is a graduate student in the Higher Education, Administration, and Leadership (HEAL) Program at Fresno State. She was born and raised in Fresno, California and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design in 2014 from Fresno State. She has worked in higher education for the past six years, but from the perspective of fundraising and donor stewardship.
Ms. Spencer identifies as a White, queer, cisgender woman who is considered a first generation college student, and will be the first in her family to graduate with a Masters degree. By understanding and utilizing her most privileged identities, she advocates for students of all backgrounds and aims to collaborate with her institution to identify policies and processes that could be improved upon to support student development and success. Special higher education interests include LGBTQ+ students, educational leadership, and educational policy. |