Upcoming Events - Writers @ Work

Kat, a South Korean adoptee and immigrant raised in Brooklyn, New York, has had a diverse career. After various jobs, including ghostwriting, she attended law school at the University of Oregon and opened her own family law firm. From 2022 to 2024, she was the executive director of Sisters of the Road, a Portland-based non-profit focused on alleviating poverty and advocating for systemic change.

Kat has served as an ACLU legal observer and was a plaintiff in the 2020 case, Index Papers v. City of Portland, involving injuries sustained during an arrest by federal and local law enforcement. Now, she runs her law firm, focusing on family and environmental law, while continuing to volunteer and serve on the board of Portland Neighbors Welcome.

Colin Perry is a Senior Program Officer at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, where he supports grantmaking and helps advance the Foundation's strategic community goals. His work spans initiatives aimed at promoting racial and ethnic equity, advancing economic mobility, supporting climate resilience through environmental stewardship, and fostering a vibrant arts and culture sector.

While there is no formal degree program for philanthropy, Colin applies a wide range of skills developed at SUNY Fredonia, including critical thinking, research, problem solving, project management, and writing. Prior to his role at the Foundation, he worked as a grant writer, focusing on anti-poverty initiatives in his native Chautauqua County, where he saw the impact of strategic funding on local communities.