Katie Davidson

Overview

As Director of Student Outreach & Support, Katie Davidson is dedicated to helping students navigate challenges and connect with the resources they need to succeed. Drawing on more than ten years of experience in higher education, behavioral health, case management, and nonprofit leadership, she leads efforts to support students facing concerns related to basic needs, mental health, personal crises, and overall well-being. Katie is passionate about creating a campus environment where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to reach their goals.

Before joining Wichita State University, Katie spent several years leading programs and teams in organizations focused on domestic violence prevention, crisis intervention, and community engagement. Her professional experience has strengthened her commitment to advocacy, collaboration, and developing innovative support systems that respond to the evolving needs of students and communities. She believes that meaningful relationships, access to resources, and a strong sense of belonging are essential to student success.

Degree

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology
• Associate of Science (A.S.)

Academic Interests and Expertise

CERTIFICATIONS   

• Protection Order Assistance, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, January 2025
• Case Management Support and Interventions, National Association of Behavioral and Threat Assessment, November 2024
• Risk Assessment, National Association of Behavioral and Threat Assessment, July 2023
• Oklahoma Victim Assistance Academy, certificate presented by Oklahoma Attorney General, 60-hour course, July 2019

PRESENTATIONS  
        

• Building Bridges: Faculty Engagement Through Strategies Partnerships and Intentional Programming, Kansas Higher Education Professionals Annual Conference, May 2026
• CARE Team Confessions: What We Can Tell You, and What We Really, Really Can’t, Shocker S.T.R.I.V.E Conference, March 2026
• The Power of Collaboration: Building Success Teams, NASPA Annual Conference, March 2026
• Unmasking Mental Health: First Generation Students, Ad Astra Conference for First-Generation, January 2026
• Chaos to Clarity: Developing SOP and Risk Informed Outreach, NABITA ATIXA Joint Annual Conference, November 2025
• Mental Wellness in the Workplace: Self Care & Connection, Shocker S.T.R.I.V.E. Conference, March 2025

Professional Experience

Director, Student Outreach Services

2023-Present · Wichita State University

Volunteer and Communications Manager

2019-2023 · Wichita Family Crisis Center

Assistant Director

2018-2019 · DaySpring Villa

Anti-Trafficking Education Coordinator

2017-2018 · ICT S.O.S.

Team Lead Case Manager

2013-2017 · Prairie View Behavioral Health

Areas of Service

• CARE Team
• First Generation Coordinating Council
• HOPE Services Advisory Board
• Residency Committee
• Division of Student Affairs Assessment Committee