Katherine (Katie) Giles Bean is a Consultant for the Office of the Global Disability Advisor in the Social, Urban, Rural, and Resilience (GP SURR) Global Practice of the World Bank Group. She is a recent graduate of Gallaudet University where she received dual Master’s degrees in International Development and Public Administration. While still at the start of her career, she hopes to continue collaborating with colleagues and exploring innovative ideas to make the world a more inclusive space.