Meet Kat
Tell us a bit about yourself
I’m Kat, a global nomad now enjoying putting down roots in Bath. I grew up in the Middle East and have spent much of my life in Qatar, Dubai, Cyprus, Tanzania and Kenya, so home has taken several forms over the years. Those experiences have shaped how I see the world and sparked a lasting curiosity about people, how we connect and what helps us thrive.
I have the privilege of leading The Human Edge, where we run capacity building programmes with mentoring and coaching at their heart. We help entrepreneurs and social leaders around the world build their leadership skills, grow in confidence, strengthen their organisations and build supportive connections with others.
What I love most is seeing people recognise their potential and find their own way forward through a relationship where they feel heard and supported. After years of working across countries and communities, I still learn so much from the people I meet, which keeps the work both meaningful and rewarding.
What inspired you to join Bath Women's Fund?
When I moved to Bath from Kenya a few years ago, I was returning to the UK after more than 15 years away. Although it was familiar in some ways, I had a lot to learn about life here and wanted to become part of the community rather than simply live in it.
Bath Women’s Fund felt like a lovely way to do this, through meeting a diverse group of women, building friendships and understanding what was happening locally. Collective giving intrigues me too. Having seen savings groups and cooperatives such as SACCOs bring people together in Africa, I wanted to explore how pooling resources works when the purpose is to give. The combination of friendship, learning and contributing together really appealed to me.
What are the issues that you are most passionate about?
I’m passionate about eradicating loneliness, including the loneliness we sometimes feel within ourselves. For me, this starts with helping people get to know themselves, understand what might be holding them back and feel more comfortable with who they are and the value they bring. From there, it becomes easier to connect openly with others, build meaningful relationships and feel part of a community where they belong.
There’s also a wannabe game ranger in me! After nearly two decades living in Africa, nature and wildlife conservation are very close to my heart. Being a proud foster mum to orphaned baby elephants in Kenya and spending time in nature, especially on the African plains, are two of my greatest joys.
I also care deeply about our elders. In many of the cultures I’ve lived in, older people are cherished, cared for and included in everyday family life. It saddens me to see some feel lonely or overlooked here, and I’d love to see more opportunities for them to feel loved, valued and involved. We have so much to learn from them, as well as plenty of stories and laughter to share.
What would you be most interested in learning about as a Bath Women's Fund member?
I’d love to understand more about the place I now call home, the people who live here and what life is like for different parts of our community. Hearing directly from local people and organisations would help me feel more connected, find ways to get involved and understand where support would make a meaningful difference.
I’m also curious about how we make thoughtful giving decisions together. Learning alongside women with different experiences and perspectives feels like a lovely way to broaden my understanding and contribute to the community.
What is your favourite place/thing to do in and around Bath?
My happiest days usually involve wandering through the woods and fields around Bath with my two Bernese mountain dogs. I also love getting rather ‘involved’ at a Bath rugby match, where I’m far from a quiet spectator, and enjoying a live show at The Forum or an evening at the theatre.