Kate Beck

Kate coordinates the implementation of Western's Sustainability Action Plan, reports on Western's sustainability progress, and brings people together to work towards Western's sustainability goals. Kate also teaches sustainability and urban and environmental planning and policy classes at Western. Prior to working at Western, Kate worked as a regional planner and policy researcher in public utilities and transportation. Kate has a master's in city Planning and a master's in public health from UC Berkeley. Kate enjoys working on topics that focus on health and wellbeing in built and less-built environments.  

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.