Born and raised on the North Shore of Chicago, Katie is an only child who was raised by her mother. Katie’s strength, confidence, and drive came from her mom’s hard work, love, and determination as a parent. Katie says if it wasn't for her mother's love and strength, she would never have the ambition to do what she is doing today.

Ever since Katie was a young girl, she dreamed of becoming an actress in Hollywood. After years of balancing high school and modeling in Chicago, she entered a Liberal Arts College in Wisconsin with a track scholarship. Katie finished college with a Business and Marketing Degree while working as a model part-time.

Katie has always been very independent and driven to accomplish her goals and dreams in life.