A Florida native, Cate graduated from Manatee Technical College in 2013 with her CDA/EFDA and has served on the Dental Assisting Advisory Board ever since. Cate has a background in both General Dentistry and Pediatric Dentistry but has found that her true passion is in educating her patients about their dental needs and helping them find ways to complete the treatment they need and deserve. In her free time, Cate enjoys spontaneous trips with her husband and daughter, staying active outdoors, and going to the beach. She can often be found taking her dogs on a walk through nature preserves and camping at state parks.