Kate Van Dis, MA Senior Writer

Kate Van Dis is a health writer based in Durham, N.C. who has written for various audiences across health and wellness, education, and aging topics. Kate is an advocate for empowering older adults and their caretakers to make informed choices about their care. In her personal life, Kate is passionate about embracing the aging process, teaching yoga, writing fiction and spending time with her two sons.

Expertise

• Older adult care
• Education
• Online Therapy

Education

• B.A. in English & Women’s Studies, University of Michigan
• M.A. in Teaching, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Select Professional Experience

• Health Content Writer at MarketWatch and HelpGuide (2022-Present)
• Freelance Content Creator and Copywriter, various digital publications (2014-2022)
• English and Creative Writing Teacher, Durham School of the Arts (2004-2010)