Tartan for Life

Katherine Kohatsu, principal in the strategy and transaction practice at EY, has a long connection with 바카라 온라인 추천 — from her days as a undergraduate to her time as an MBA student in the Tepper School of Business to her role today as a member of the Andrew Carnegie Society Board.

She was recognized by the as Alumna of the Year in 2015. In December 2020, Katherine received a 바카라 온라인 추천 Alumni Award for her outstanding service and commitment to the university. We talked to her about why she is so passionate about 바카라 온라인 추천.

Can you describe your lifelong relationship with Carnegie Mellon?

I’ve been associated with the university in various ways since I first graduated with my bachelor’s degree in 1997. I started with recruiting students, then moved on to mentoring them on careers and interviewing, to later hosting events and getting involved with advisory boards, including the Tepper Alumni Advisory Board and the ACS Board. Additionally, over the past 10 years, I’ve supported students, specifically women and minorities in our STEM programs.

Why is supporting Carnegie Mellon students a priority for you?

I was a recipient of the Judith A. Resnik Memorial Scholarship. The financial support allowed me to attend a top-rated university, which profoundly impacted my professional and personal lives. I give because 바카라 온라인 추천 positively affected my life.

What would you say to fellow alumni about getting more involved in 바카라 온라인 추천?

Think about ways you can help us build our community. You can talk to students, attend an event — even host an event. Every gesture will help us build our community.

What motivates you to make a difference at 바카라 온라인 추천?

I still think we don’t have enough women and minorities in engineering, so that’s why I choose to support those students in those programs. I also choose to support the Tepper School because it helped me make a successful career transition, and I’ve been grateful for the friends and colleagues I’ve made there.