About kate
Get to know me.
Areas of Interest
Restorer of historic homes
Recycling (born in Eugene in the 1970's, this one is ingrained)
Community engagement & working with diverse groups and under-served populations
Revitalizing and rehabilitating (things, buildings, communities)
How I score: ESTJ Enneagram: 7w3
articles of interest
"Corvallis adds Porsche to economic development team", The Corvallis Gazette Times
A City's New Life", The Leading Edge
"Person to Watch: Kate Porsche", The Corvallis Gazette Times
"Balancing Books and Babies", CNN
Op-Ed Piece: "My Home Away From Home", Wanganui Chronicle
five fun facts
Native Oregonian
Born and raised.
Historic Preservationist
Restorer of five historic homes.
HAM Radio Operator
Yup, I'm a total nerd-face at heart.
Avid Hiker
…and sometimes slow trial runner, with a love of Oregon’s outdoor spaces.
Runner
Completed seven half-marathons. I may be slow, but I'm lapping everyone on the couch.
“Keep being awesome!
The world (and especially Oregon’s cities)
need more people like you.”