Katherine Troche
Katherine Troche (she/her)
Project Coordinator, Night Sky Network Administrator
Katherine "Kat" Troche is a dedicated amateur astronomer and informal educator based in New York City. Her passion for astronomy was ignited over a decade ago during a star party in Central Park, leading her to become an active figure in the local amateur astronomy community.In her professional capacity, Kat is an administrator with Night Sky Network and a project coordinator at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP). Beyond her work with the ASP, Kat is a NASA Solar System Ambassador and co-chair of the Observing Committee for the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA). Under the moniker "Kuiper Kat," Kat conducts astronomy outreach through social media, public observing events, and collaborations with various organizations across New York City's five boroughs.Her commitment to public engagement reflects her belief in making astronomy accessible and inspiring to all. Kat’s past work includes contributions to the Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program, ASP’s Eclipse Ambassadors off the Path Program, and AAA's Vice President of Operations.
