Kathryn Wissman grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Pioneer High School where she played Field Hockey and Ice Hockey. She graduated from Michigan State University in May of 2019  with a bachelor’s degree in public policy and environmental policy. She now works as a recreation supervisor and a part-time skating instructor at the City of Ann Arbor Department of Parks and Recreation.

Kathryn learned to skate at three years old on outdoor rinks in Minnesota before moving to Ann Arbor. At age twelve, she joined an AAAHA house team at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube and played for two seasons before joining PWICE in high school. In college, she played intramural hockey and in various adult recreational leagues in the Ann Arbor area. Kathryn comes from a hockey family and loves to help introduce new players to the wonderful sport.