Katherine (Katie) Karayianis is the founder of KDHD Coaching & Academic Consulting, where she helps students with ADHD and learning differences build on their strengths and thrive. Diagnosed with ADHD and dysgraphia as a child, she draws on both personal experience and academic training to support families navigating the education system. Katie holds a B.S. in Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in Social Ecology from UC Irvine, where she studied how sleep, stress, and environmental factors impact learning. Now based in Los Angeles, she is pursuing her Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the International ADHD Coach Training (iACT) program. Katie provides ADHD coaching, tutoring, and IEP/504 advocacy, blending research-based strategies with a deep commitment to empowering students and families.