A certified bench jeweler, she received her BFA in Metalsmithing at Iowa State University’s College of Design, and continued her professional studies at the lauded New Approach School For Jewelers in Virginia.
In spring 2011, Kaitlin launched her debut collection after leaving her position as head jeweler at New York City-based Ten Thousand Things. All of the pieces are handmade to order in her Brooklyn studio and she sources all of her materials locally.