Katharina was raised in the Northeastern region of Pennsylvania and subsequently in New England. She later relocated to South Florida, where she commenced her career in behavioral health, specializing in substance use and mental health disorders.

Afterwards, Katharina earned her Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration from KEU. She possesses over a decade of experience in the field, having held various executive operational roles throughout her career.

Katharina has successfully led numerous talented teams within the behavioral health sector, drawing on her extensive experience in executive leadership for substance use disorder and mental health facilities. Her areas of specialization include facility startups and turnaround strategies, as well as compliance with CARF, Joint Commission and state standards.