Dr. Kathryn “Kat” Fishwick has spent the past five years at Wichita State researching teen dating violence education programming, a primary prevention technique used to combat the public health crisis of intimate partner violence. Fishwick earned her doctoral degree in community psychology in May 2025.
During her time at WSU, Fishwick applied her knowledge and expertise while working for the Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services department. HOPE Services advocates for prevention of suicide, sexual violence and substance misuse, along with mental health and wellness promotion through outreach and education. Fishwick’s years at Shocker Nation encompassed research dedication, community outreach and professional development.
As a prevention and outreach staff member at HOPE Services, since its inception, Fishwick’s background in sexual violence prevention laid out the foundation of the department’s outreach and prevention efforts.