Katherine Painter joined the Forefront Suicide Prevention team as a Training Program Specialist in October 2022. She received her MSW from Washington University in St. Louis with a concentration in clinical gerontology and BAs in Psychology and English from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. After moving to Seattle in 2014, Katherine has worked for organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the University of Washington’s School of Pharmacy. Her background involves work in program management, administrative support, and training development. Her work is further informed by her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.