Kathy works directly with the dean in coordinating student film festival submissions for advanced projects and thesis films produced in the undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Motion Picture, Television & Recording Arts. She coordinates special events for the Film School such as screenings, graduation, and receptions, and coordinates participation in university-wide events such as "Seven Days of Opening Nights". Kathy acts as the college's publicity liaison to the press, other campus departments, and the general public.

Kathy earned a BFA degree from Florida State University's Film School in 1997.