As Senior Academic Program Services Specialist, Katherine Simon works on the scheduling, curriculum, and program support for the theatre area of the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts. In addition to her administrative role, she works as a freelance scenic and props designer with an interest in designing new works. Locally, she has worked with Available Light, Columbus Children’s Theater, and the Contemporary Theatre of Ohio.

Prior to her time at Ohio State, Simon worked in academic administration at the University of Illinois, Chicago and in a variety of theatre administration roles at theatres such as Shattered Globe Theatre, Milwaukee Rep, and Waukesha Civic Theatre.