Katie M. Spencer, SPT

Katie Spencer is a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Marist University in New York. After experiencing generous community support through various childhood hardships, she made it her life-long mission to continually support those who did not have anyone. To engage with health humanities firsthand, she enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17 years old as a medic where she provided care to marginalized communities, both domestically during times of crises and overseas in austere environments. In her free time, she enjoys exploring hidden swimming spots and off-the- map towns with her canine best friend, Raqqa, whose name is a tribute to the stories shared with you of the resilient Kurdish women who have touched her life deeply.