Kat Combs

Kat Combs has a diverse work experience history, starting with their position as a Bank Teller at SECU from 2004 to 2006. Kat then transitioned to working at UNC Charlotte as both an Intramural Supervisor and an Athletic Training Clinical Student from 2004 to 2008. Following this, they worked as a Rehabilitation Technician at Carolinas Rehabilitation - Randolph from 2008 to 2012. Kat then joined the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, where they served as a Wellness Program Assistant and Community Development Liaison from 2011 to 2013, and later as the Healthy Living Programs Coordinator from 2013 to 2016. From 2016 to 2020, they were the Community Impact Director at the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association. Currently, they are working at the YMCA of the Triangle as the Community Health Director, spearheading a three-year project with Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina focused on health initiatives and chronic disease prevention programs.

Kat Combs earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2008. Kat furthered their education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina - Charlotte between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, Kat has attained a CPR certification from BSS in July 2013. Kat also holds a certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist from NCHEC, with the specific month and year of attainment not provided.