Kate Benjamin, a 1993 graduate with a major in design and environmental analysis from Cornell’s College of Human Ecology, played a pivotal role in creating the Cornell Chorus subset a cappella group, After Eight. She also served as its first music director. Now a renowned cat-centric designer living with 11 cats, Kate creates innovative spaces for cats and owners, with work featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post. Her passion for creativity and collaboration continues to shine in her career and community.