Katherine Coleman

Meet Katherine

Katherine has over twenty years of experience in editing and interviews. In her essay work, she loves tapping into each student’s story, asking thoughtful questions to foster the flow of ideas and shape a narrative. She relishes the challenge of bringing out a writer’s authentic voice, and adapts her approach to fit how each student works best. Her interview coaching is informed by years of interviewing applicants to her alma mater, Princeton. She has an interactive style and provides real-time feedback to help students practice and become comfortable. Katherine also works with students on admissions videos, offering guidance on technical details, content, and delivery. Her students have shared that she helps put them at ease and express themselves in their own words.

Education & Experience

Katherine graduated with a BA in French from Princeton University and received an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins’ School for Advanced International Studies. Her work in international development started with a focus on global health, with extensive experience in Haiti. She later managed communications for a nonprofit and worked as a consultant for the World Bank and the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief. She speaks French, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, and chairs the board of a charity working in Haiti. Katherine lives in Maryland with her husband and three children. In her free time, she sings in a rock band and performs custom birthday tribute songs.