Curious Cardinals Mentor

Kate Y.

SHE_HER • majoring in History • class of 2021

PRO TIP:

When evaluating whether a mentor would be a good match for your student keep in mind that the greatest leading indicator of success is how well a mentor and their mentee get along.

Questions to ask yourself:

Would the student find this person inspiring?
Do they share any interests, hobbies, or lived experiences?

EDUCATION

2011 - 2016 • Wycombe Abbey • High Wycombe, England

2017 - 2021 • Stanford University • Stanford, California

I am passionate about mentoring students in the areas of Writing, Journalism, World Cultures, Law / Government / Policy, Arabic, Spanish, Literature, History, and History Project.

Kate Y. (IN A NUTSHELL)

Kate received a B.A. in History with Honors in International Security from Stanford University in 2021. She completed her undergraduate honors thesis on cyber security and governance in the Middle East and continued this research through a Fulbright grant to receive a M.A. in Conflict Research, Management and Resolution at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. A native Texan, Kate lived in the United Kingdom throughout high school before moving to Jordan on a gap year prior to attending Stanford. A passionate linguist, Kate has achieved advanced proficiency in Arabic, Spanish and French and is currently studying Russian and Hebrew. While at university, Kate was the deputy lead research assistant to former National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and pursued opportunities for public service through an internship at the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. After completing her M.A. in 2022, Kate is continuing her education in Semitic languages in preparation for a PhD.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

CAUSES I SUPPORT

National Celiac Association

As a celiac myself, I am an active supporter of research and education efforts.

Paper Airplanes

Paper Airplanes offers ESL education to Syrian refugees.