Katie Cist, Student Engagement Manager, joined the Octet team in July 2026 from work combining hospitality, student mentorship, and theology. Before returning to her native Boston, she worked to plan events gathering Cornell undergrad and grad students in study and discussion at the Chesterton House. There, she worked to build relationships between Cornell campus ministries, partner organizations, and community groups. Katie received her BA in government at William & Mary, with a focus on economics.