Katie Silasiri

About Katie Silasiri

As the Student Engagement Specialist, Katie Silasiri (she/they) is dedicated to helping Harris students form meaningful networks across degree programs, student cohorts, and the University of Chicago community. Working alongside Harris student organizations, they will work to cultivate co-curricular experiences that deepen students’ sense of belonging, civic responsibility, personal development, and overall wellness.

While continuing her education, Katie has spent the past five years working in student affairs within educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and throughout the broader community. From advising Milwaukee area high school students as an AmeriCorps member in College Possible to engaging in multiple research studies centering student development theory, they have worked to uplift the voices and experiences of marginalized students and communities. They also spent two years with the Center for Leadership and Involvement at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, working with over 1,000 student organizations and developing engagement opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students on campus. For Katie, engagement was a quintessential part of both her educational career, and her journey of self-discovery. She believes that with engagement comes connection, and with connection comes a greater understanding of herself and the world around her.

Katie recently graduated from Marquette University with a Master’s in educational policy and foundations. She also previously attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she graduated with a BS in community and nonprofit leadership.