Primarily raised in Tampa, Florida, Katarina is currently studying dance as a senior in the Ailey/Fordham BFA program in New York City. Katarina has taught workshops at Blake High school and assisted class at Patel conservatory in addition to the workshops she has taught on JUNTOSAbroad trips. Katarina fell in love with JUNTOS’s mission on her first trip to Guatemala in 2018, and has subsequently been on two more JUNTOS abroad trips to Guatemala and Colombia. Katarina is excited to work as an ambassador because she believes giving and receiving art from communities is a gratifying experience.

Katarina arrived in Xela, Guatemala on July 4th. Be sure to check back weekly for updates to Kat’s blog!