Kathlyn’s background is in large national project implementations and collaborative food systems development. She has served on the VA Governor’s Council on Bridging the Nutritional Divide, and sits on advisory boards for the Central Appalachian Network and The Appalachian Funders Network. She is an avid lover of her furry canine children, as well as her not-quite-as-furry son and daughter-in-law.
Nadia Birkitt is currently enrolled at ETSU and is ASD's Marketing and Communication's VISTA. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her two cats, rewatching Bob's Burgers, and attempting to hit Mariah Carey's whistle notes. If you see a snazzy social media post with great emoji choices, she is probably behind it.
Debbie joined ASD in March 2020 to launch the new workforce development program. Prior to joining ASD, she spent almost 20 years as a writer and project manager for ad agencies and in corporate communications, including a Fortune 500. Although she loves to travel and see the wonders of the world, she’s always very happy to come home to beautiful Southwest Virginia.
Katie started her agroforestry career in 2012 as ASD’s Agroforestry AmeriCorps VISTA. Since then, she has grown the program to include the Appalachian Harvest Herb Hub and the Wild Stewards Alliance. She has a Master’s in Forestry from Virginia Tech. When not whipping up foraged ramp biscuits and pawpaw ice cream, Katie is gardening, hiking, paddling, and skiing her way through the Appalachians.
