Her research experience has been interdisciplinary and collaborative contributing to a broad range of fields of study including: social work, palliative care, interprofessional education, gerontology and LGBTQ. Kathy completed a two year research fellowship with the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) and worked with Pallium Canada co-leading their Compassionate Communities initiative before becoming faculty at LU. She is also the past chair of the board of directors for Hospice Northwest.