Thank you also for making the incredibly difficult choice to relive that night (to strangers!) through your words. Your selflessness gives many the potential to never have to have their own version of that night, while also giving strength to others who are already dealing with their own worst version.

You are a light in the dark.

Jenna
University of La Verne

Thank you so much for coming in today and sharing your story with our school. It takes a great load of confidence to come and present in front of us and stand on that stage and I’m just emailing you to congratulate you on such an amazing and inspiring presentation and I was truly moved by what you brought to us and it has made me think. I hope you get to share your story with many others because I do believe that it is good for people like me to know that this happens a lot and most of the time nobody hears about it. So, thank you again for coming in, and I hope you can share your story with as many peers as possible.

Christopher L.
Class of 2022

It would be my pleasure to recommend that Georgetown Prep bring Katie in to speak to your young men. When she was here, speaking with our seniors, you could hear a pin drop in the room. Perhaps most importantly, she tells her story in a way that is not accusatory or reproachful, demanding that those who hear it be extra vigilant about their own decision making… but rather, in the model of creating “men and women for and with others”, Katie encourages her audience to be active in social settings where they believe something that is not quite right may be taking place. To intervene or diffuse. I’m certain we will continue to have Katie back to speak to our upperclassmen.

Anthony D. Locricchio
Dean of Student Life, Saint Peter’s Preparatory School

Katie’s presentation is the start of a conversation for our young men. She allows them to see a glimpse of the nightmare that results from a specific incident of rape. She then allows the students to consider that they will likely face a similar circumstance and need to be prepared.

Staff Member
Loyola High School

Thank you for a very moving presentation last night. I must admit, I have never before seen our students sit so riveted to a speaker’s words. And so many of us were just one moment or two away from being raped and then being violated again by others who thought they were well-meaning or keeping the peace or simply thinking we were “nothing.” 

Meanwhile, keep doing the important work you are doing.

Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D.
President, Stetson University

I was in attendance for the speech you gave to University of Pikeville faculty and staff. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for sharing your story with our campus and to commend you for having the courage to take that right turn all those years ago.

Michelle
University of Pikeville

Katie’s talk leads students to consider what they, as individuals acting in their communities, can do to reduce the occurrence of sexual violence. Her story leads to a bigger picture of how we grease the wheels of social change.

Professor
Harvard

I have heard many speakers over the years, but Katie has a gift and by sharing her story in the manner in which she does impacts everyone in the room regardless of gender or age.

Staff Member
Northern Iliinois University

Your personal warmth and your expert timing kept the students listening with rapt attention at an hour that challenges all of us who work with youth.

Head of Upper School
Chestnut Hill Academy

I would like to say thank you for coming. When someone first said that the meeting was date rape I was like I don’t want to go,  it is going to be a waste of my time, but I was completely wrong. Your story really touched me. Also, what really opened my eyes was when you said that 1 of every 4 girls gets raped. I have 2 older sisters so that really got me. I just wanted to say thank you. Continue spreading your story.

Male Student
Quinnipiac University

Our students are still talking about your presentation. One junior described it as, “intense.” They were most impressed and affected by your courage, information, and presentation style.

Upper Division Director
Berkeley Preparatory School