Catie Bystrowski grew up in Connecticut and went to school in Scotland to study sociology. During her studies, she led a non-profit organization focused on supporting children in the Edinburgh area. This experience inspired her to support young people as a way of caring for the community and creating long-term impact through childhood education and support. 

Catie grew up surrounded by nature, playing in the farm fields and forest abutting her family's home, caring for her horses, chickens, and goats, and walking the local trails. This inspired her love for the outdoors, and transitioned into hands-on environmental work as a sustainable and native gardener. 

Through working with the Sustainable Nantucket Farm to School program, she hopes to interweave her interests and help to build community education of sustainable gardening and food education. Having lived on Nantucket year-round for the past two years, Catie is excited to continue her journey and community on the island. 

In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, biking, swimming, and walking. She also loves cooking, live music, and being with friends.