Kate Gerber, Director of Public Relations for Pottawattamie County, joins The Community Mic for a conversation full of warmth, insight, and reflection.

Kate shares her non-linear career journey, the power of recognition in public service, and why being a megaphone for community voices matters. She opens up about navigating job loss, redefining success, and building a life centered on intentional work-life integration.

We also dive into Kate’s passion for national parks, raising a “human woman of quality,” and how small moments of wonder and validation can shape who we become.

This episode is a reminder that meaningful impact doesn’t have to be loud — it just has to be real.