Meet Kate, the visionary founder behind Off Your Plate Lodging LLC. With roots in Upstate NY and now firmly planted in the vibrant community of Portland, Maine, Kate's journey is a testament to her passion for hospitality and dedication to service.

Kate's story begins in West Paris, Maine, where her family resided before relocating to New York State when she was just three years old. Throughout childhood, Kate was closely involved in hospitality due to her mother's flourshing career in hospitality and international tourism. After earning her degree from the State University of New York at Delhi, Kate embarked on a career in travel and tourism, starting as the assistant to the Director of Travel & Tourism in Syracuse, NY at New York State's largest shopping, dining and entertainment center.

In this role, Kate honed her skills in catering to the needs of tour operators and receptive tour operators, facilitating seamless inbound tours to Syracuse. Her career path then led her to a prestigious hotel boasting 30,000 square feet of meeting space, where she discovered her love for orchestrating multi-day meetings and conferences. Kate has also attended several consumer and travel trade shows where networking and connecting with others continued to build her network.

From 2015 to 2022, Kate thrived in the hustle and bustle of Syracuse, NY, before making the pivotal decision to bring her expertise and passion to the enchanting city of Portland, Maine, in August 2023.

Driven by a profound commitment to building lasting relationships and empowering others to achieve success, Kate embodies the ethos of Off Your Plate Lodging LLC. With her unwavering dedication to service and knack for finding innovative solutions, Kate is leading the way in redefining hospitality and lodging solutions for businesses and individuals alike.

Other than Kate's love for people and service, she enjoys spending quality time with her 100 pound bulldog and two spunky cats.  There is certainly no shortage of plants, gemstones and homemade cooking in Kate's life.