Kate Thayer

Kate has loved KUOW for decades; it has been a soundtrack of her life. She is a longtime Evergreen member and has named KUOW as a beneficiary in her will and IRA. She is thrilled to be part of KUOW’s creative, curious, courageous and brilliant team.

She is a Certified Financial Planner® and spent 19 years as a fiduciary specialist helping individuals and families define their personal and financial goals. She delights in talking with KUOW listeners who want to leave a legacy to keep KUOW’s fact-based, local journalism a community treasure for future generations. She aids listeners in exploring how best to name KUOW in their estate plan given their unique circumstances, examining options together, such as leaving a gift in their will, trust, IRA, retirement plan, Charitable Gift Annuity and more. Please reach out to Kate to explore your options.

Kate has been tethered to the Pacific Northwest since being bewitched by Mount Rainier as a young adult. She loves hiking, camping, reading and eating delicious food with friends. She is a GSBA Ruby Slipper member.

Feel free to contact Kate on her work cell at 206 786-8016.