Katie is a Wisconsin girl at heart who strives to paint with her words, illustrating a soulful connection with nature and inclusive outdoor adventure. She was diagnosed with SMA shortly after crawling into toddlerhood. With a background in Human Development & Family Studies, she finds fulfillment in encouraging others to embrace their distinctive beauty. When she's not engaging in advocacy or writing, you'll likely find her hiking an accessible trail, adoring a sunset, or eating a s'more somewhere. She has three companions who hold her heart - two of which travel by paws (the other has human feet). Follow her story @wheelprintsalongthewildflowers on Instagram.