Kate Roncarati Paul is the head coach of the Northeastern University Equestrian Team and has led an IEA team since 2018—both heading to nationals this year.

She began as a working student and competed primarily on the local circuit before studying equine science at Mount Ida College, where she captained the IHSA team.

After college, she worked under her former coach, Julie Chandler (Kelly), and returned to Massachusetts in 2017 to rejoin her at Cranberry Acres in Marshfield, MA—now home to both her teams.

This year marks a milestone, with Northeastern making its first-ever appearance at IHSA Nationals.