She has worked for practices in Glasgow and London. She has also worked for a time in women's housing association working with residents to improve their housing conditions. For the last 9 years she has been involved part-time in architectural education with the University of Strathclyde and till very recently was Director of Year 1 Architectural Studies as well as Director of International Student Liaison. She now teaches part-time at the Mackintosh School of Architecture. Kathy was recently awarded RIAS Scottish Design Tutor Award 2010-2012.