Kate is the High Performance Director at Surfing Australia. Kate leads Surfing Australia's high performance team, who are responsible for supporting Australian athletes to become the world's best surfers and people in the lead up to the Olympic Games.

Kate brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the international surfing industry. As a past World Championship Tour athlete and coach with a win at the Gotcha Tahiti Pro at the infamous Teahupoo, she is uniquely positioned to connect with demands placed on athletes and their support teams. She has been a brand ambassador, Roxy Team Manager, business owner, a Director on the ASP Board, Talent Pathway Coach and a mentor. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Human Movement Science) and you can spot her in her breakout acting and stunt double role in the iconic surfing movie Blue Crush.