Kate Ash

Kate believes in the power of collective impact to solve our most pressing public challenges, and enjoys traveling Vermont to support communities eager to make systematic change.  Since 2013, Kate has served as a Field Representative for United States Senator Patrick Leahy, where she helps to manage his anti-poverty portfolio including housing, human services, nutrition and education.  Prior to landing this dream job, she helped to lead the Irene Recovery Office after Tropical Storm Irene devastated Vermont in 2011.  As a native Vermonter, Kate can most often be found trying new recipes with her CSA, at her yoga studio or on the road as she aspires to join the Vermont 251 Club!