After Kate Colistra graduated from Saint Michael's College in 1998 she went onto Northeastern University in Boston where she earned a master of science degree in criminal justice in 2000. Kate then attended the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology in Boston where she earned a Psy.D (doctoral program in clinical psychology) with a specialty in forensic psychology in 2007.

Today Kate is a psychiatric examiner/licensed psychologist for the New York State Office of Mental Health in the Division of Forensic Services where she reviews referred records of identified sex offenders releasing from the New York Department of Corrections Services. Kate came to campus to speak in Dr. Sharon Lamb's classes and also spoke with several students from the Psychology Club and Psi Chi in an informal discussion about her career path.

Kate's visit to Saint Michael's

Kate Colistra described her career path since graduating from Saint Michael’s College and responded to student questions about what she does as a forensic psychologist.

Kate Colistra returned to campus to renew her friendship with her mentor Dr. Sharon Lamb.