Kaitlyn is originally from Long Beach Island, New Jersey and made her move down to Florida in 2008 to study at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. In May of 2013 she was conferred a B.F.A. degree in Illustration with minors in Business of Art and Design, and Visual Development. Over the course of her time spent at Ringling College, she was very active with campus life and held numerous leadership positions. While maintaining a high G.P.A. she also dedicated a large portion of her time to assisting and developing service opportunities with local non-for-profit organizations, for students. Prior to commencement she was honored with numerous awards including two of the College’s most prestigious: Student Life Trustee Scholar nominee, and the Avant Garde Scholar award.