Kait Stewart is a Ph.D. candidate in Geography whose research examines community-based refugee resettlement initiatives across the United States. Originally from Lewisville, Texas, she earned a B.A. in History and Geography from Stephen F. Austin State University and an M.S. in Geography from the University of North Texas. Her work explores how refugee resettlement can serve as a catalyst for community building and resilience, highlighting the reciprocal relationships between refugees and the communities that welcome them.