Kate began her career as an elementary school teacher and has since worked in both the college and university sectors. Kate started working at Trent in 2016 as an Accessibility Advisor and Learning Strategist with Student Accessibility Services. In August 2025, she transitioned to the Academic Skills team in Otonabee College. In her role, Kate is dedicated to supporting students in developing their learning skills and reaching their academic goals.

Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor of Education from Brock University and a Master of Education and Digital Technologies from Ontario Tech University. Outside of her professional life, Kate enjoys travelling, swimming, glamping, creating handmade greeting cards, and indulging in shortbread.

Sumiko started her Trent journey in 2012 as a student in forensic science where she completed a B.Sc.FS. She continued her Trent education by earning an M.Sc. in Environmental and Life Science in 2018. Upon graduating, she joined the Forensic Science Department at Trent where she instructed and supported courses in forensic science, law, and science communication.

Sumiko believes that University is an opportunity for students to build foundational skills they can use regardless of that path they are on. One of Sumiko’s favourite things about working with students is helping them recognize how the skills they are learning in the classroom are transferable between courses, programs, and beyond Trent. In her spare time, Sumiko enjoys reading fiction, cooking, and spending time outdoors.