Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2013 decision in Shelby v. Holder, which stripped away key protections of the Voting Rights Act, Kate began recruiting volunteers to provide communities with accurate, localized and fact-based (nonpartisan and non-ideological) voting information. These founding volunteers saw firsthand the widespread confusion regarding new voting rules, the offices and candidates on the ballot, and the nuts and bolts — the how, when and where — of voting. Kate and her volunteers launched You Can Vote in 2014 as a permanent campaign to recruit volunteers and community leaders to educate, register and empower NC voters. Kate brings over 20 years of organizing and electoral experience to You Can Vote. Her passion for creativity and adaptability, and her dedication to using proven best practices for voter engagement have turned You Can Vote into a trusted organization providing high-quality, in-demand services and resources to NC voters and our 750+ partner organizations. Voting rules have changed each election cycle since the Shelby v. Holder decision, but Kate’s commitment to helping North Carolinians overcome obstacles to voting never waivers.
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