Kate Beck

Kate teaches courses on practice-oriented planning and policy. She aims to incorporate climate change mitigation and resiliency and public health into all of the courses she teaches. Kate also works at Western’s Sustainability Engagement Institute. Prior to working at Western, Kate worked as a regional planner and policy researcher in public utilities and transportation. She has a master's in city planning and a master's in public health from UC Berkeley. 

Kate grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, although she’s been living on the West Coast for awhile, she still calls Alberta home. When not working, Kate loves reading, spending time with friends and family, and doing just about anything outside.