Kathryn Fisk aged 26 is being sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tynedale Originally from Darlington she now lives in Gateshead with her partner Nigel and her 2 cats! She is a Fundraising Manager at The Children's Foundation, a North East children's charity based in Newcastle city centre. Her role focuses on sourcing funds to support a number of different projects that work to improve the health and well being of children in the North East region. Alongside her position at the charity Kathryn also works as a part time lecturer teaching marketing on an evening at Newcastle College. Kathryn views the GSE exchange as a fantastic opportunity to experience life in Tennessee from the perspective of its resident's and views the educational and experiential value as equally vital aspects of the trip Outside of work she enjoys visiting family, eating out with friends, horse riding and running and has recently completed the Great North Run half marathon to raise money for The Children's Foundation.