Session : Welcome by Maryland Department of Transportation
Senator Katie Fry Hester is first and foremost an independent legislator who prioritizes people over politics and is serving in her first term as State Senator.
Prior to becoming State Senator, Katie worked in international development with governments, businesses, communities, non-profits, and international agencies around the world to build partnerships and implement strategies that are good for business, good for the environment, and good for communities.
During those 20 years of international experience, Katie helped develop local agricultural markets, worked with government agencies to create jobs, advised companies on engaging key stakeholders, and trained hundreds of people in partnership building.