Growing up in Bayport, NY on Long Island, Kateri developed a deep love for both learning and lacrosse. At Vassar College, she played lacrosse for four years while earning Liberty League All-Academic honors for three consecutive years (2021, 2022, and 2023). She also earned the IWLCA Division III Academic Honor Roll and back-to-back Vassar SAAC Awards (2021-2022 and 2022-2023).

With a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Education from Vassar, Kateri is a dedicated third-grade teacher who brings enthusiasm and creativity to her classroom. In her free time she coaches and tutors elementary-aged student-athletes in NYC.