Kathi is an editor and writer, covering health, parenting, and inequality—often the intersection of these things. She writes essays, reported features, and creative nonfiction. She is an updates editor for Dotdash Meredith and a contributing writer for Verywell Health and Parents.com.

Kathi Valeii shied away from team sports until she saw her son playing Ultimate Frisbee. She was drawn to the game's camaraderie, but never expected it would bring her closer to her family.