In May 2023, Katherine Shr finished an academic marathon: completing two bachelor’s degrees—one in Civic Leadership and another in Psychology—plus an anthropology minor in Cultural Diversity.
But Katherine’s accomplishments extend well beyond academics, including significant involvement in Sigma Psi Zeta’s philanthropic efforts on the local and national levels during the past four years. That work focused on addressing gender-based violence and led Katherine to related efforts, such as joining IUPUI’s chapter of “It’s on Us” and the university’s Undergraduate Student Government.
Katherine also worked with the Multicultural Leadership Empowerment Program through IUPUI’s Multicultural Center teaching cultural competency workshops, led Alternative Break Programming with Student Affairs, and served as Advocacy chair for the Midwest Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Student Union (MAASU).
“I’ve always just tried to help out wherever and whenever I’m needed,” Katherine says.