Katherine McCurdy has been practicing various traditions of meditation since 2005.  She was introduced to Thanissara and Kittisaro on a retreat in 2011, and has been a student of theirs ever since.  In 2022 Katherine participated in Sacred Mountain Sangha's Dharmapala program, and now keeps a daily devotional practice.  She enjoys being and practicing in nature with her dog and family. Katherine is Treasurer of the SMS board and chair of the finance committee.