Kate Wood Hall has worked in Kentucky politics and government for over 12 years. She has strong experience and expertise in Kentucky’s executive and legislative branches, having served as former Governor Steve Beshear’s Legislative Liaison and Director of the Governor’s Office of Legislative Services. During her time in this position, Kate was the Governor’s senior advisor on issues relating to the legislature and state legislation, and worked on key policy achievements including curbing prescription drug abuse, raising Kentucky’s dropout age to 18 and addressing state government’s pension crisis. Kate also actively worked on policy development and strategic decision-making. Kate serves on the Finance Committee for the Kentucky Democratic Party.