About the ARTIST

Kate Roberts, aka The Wired Woman, is a multimedia artist whose work is inspired by the natural beauty of Santa Cruz, California, and her travels beyond. Her practice blends photography, paint, and texture to create vivid, expressive interpretations of landscape and memory.

While many of her pieces begin with photography, Kate increasingly works in pure abstraction, creating intuitive, color-driven paintings on canvas. Her current body of work reflects both approaches, marking a shift toward greater creative freedom and exploration.

Kate’s work has been exhibited in solo and group shows and is held in private and corporate collections. She won her first photography award at age 15 and has maintained a lifelong creative practice alongside a distinguished professional career.

In parallel with her studio work, Kate currently serves as a Senior Strategic Advisor to the University of California, Santa Cruz's Genomics Institute, where she supports the development and implementation of a clinical diagnostics program. More broadly, she is a mission-driven leader and consultant who helps organizations navigate transition, clarify strategy, and deliver meaningful results.

Kate previously served as President & CEO of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and held senior leadership roles at Cisco Systems and other technology firms. 

When she’s not painting, Kate can be found hiking with her dog Django, reading, writing, or knitting.