Katrina Callsen

Katrina Callsen, Deputy City Attorney for Charlottesville and Chair of the Albemarle County School Board, comes from a family that faced significant challenges due to racial discrimination. Born to teenage parents who dropped out of high school, Katrina grew up in a military family, overcoming financial struggles to attend Yale University and UVA Law on academic scholarships. Her background includes working in fast food and customer service to support herself through school.