Kati joined OK Policy in May 2025 as a Communications Associate. Born and raised in Oklahoma, she previously worked in public health research addressing health disparities and advancing equity. Kati earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma, studying public policy, political inequality, and international justice in global contexts. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at George Washington University, specializing in health policy and structural inequities. Kati is especially interested in how public policy can better address mental health, substance use, and the social determinants of health, and is passionate about using clear, accessible communication to advance equitable solutions. She is driven by a belief that research and policy should be accessible, actionable, and responsive to community needs. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, baking, playing the flute, and spending time with her cats.
By: Kati Malicoate
April 30, 2026 // Updated: April 30, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
By: Kati Malicoate
April 26, 2026 // Updated: April 24, 2026
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]
By: Kati Malicoate
April 23, 2026 // Updated: April 23, 2026
Oklahoma’s health care challenges don’t exist in a vacuum. They are the result of policy choices made by state and federal lawmakers — decisions that have consistently treated health care as something to cut back, rather than invest in.
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In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
By: Kati Malicoate
April 22, 2026 // Updated: April 22, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
By: Kati Malicoate
April 18, 2026 // Updated: April 18, 2026
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]
By: Kati Malicoate
April 16, 2026 // Updated: April 16, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
By: Kati Malicoate
April 15, 2026 // Updated: April 15, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]
By: Kati Malicoate
April 12, 2026 // Updated: April 11, 2026
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]
By: Kati Malicoate
April 9, 2026 // Updated: April 9, 2026
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the… Read more [More...]