Kathryn Leach, Ph.D.

Kathryn (Katie) Leach graduated from the University of Rochester with her Ph.D. in physical chemistry (focus: nanomaterials). She has worked as a  Research Scientist for a small environmental lab that performed contract work for the government and as a Chemistry Lecturer at Valparaiso University. She is currently serving as an Independent Contractor for McGraw-Hill, where she works on projects that support the online chemistry homework sales and marketing teams.

Katie has perspective on working in both industry and academia and has a valuable perspecitve on how layoffs can open the door to new and unexpected professional opportunities. Katie loves sharing her insights about the higher education landscape, the application portfolio, managing a family and career, and the hiring process.  Katie especially loves to encourage job seekers to network, conduct that career research needed to find your next great job.