Kate Parker graduated from Dalhousie University's Rowe School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance. While in her final year, she won a national banking competition and was recruited to Scotiabank's elite training program. During her studies, Kate gained international work experience through co-op placements in marketing, development projects, and business consulting. She is a self-starter who takes initiative and seeks out challenges to continually increase her education and build skills for a future career in finance.