Kate Michael

Kate Michael, @kstreetkate, is a Writer/Model/On-Camera Host and Event Emcee. Notable as the Founder and current Editor-At-Large of K Street Magazine, Kate started the site while serving as Miss District of Columbia 2006 and competing in Miss America (2007). Currently, Kate works as a professional spokesperson and model, walking the runway for such industry icons as Valentino, Derek Lam, Naeem Kahn and Oscar de la Renta. Her media portfolio includes a spread in Elle magazine and features on Inside Edition and BBC World News’ “The Real Cities” series. You’ll catch her interviewing guests on DC’s NewChannel8′s Let’s Talk Live and showcasing products on BestBuy.com, as well as work appearing on NBC, Fox, Comcast and local print publications.

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Samba y Sangria

Posted on June 23, 2011 in Around Town, Charitable Involvement, Parties/Events

by Jordana Merran

The Young Benefactors Group hosted a “Samba y Sangria” themed fundraiser Wednesday night to benefit the Institute for Responsible Citizenship—a nonprofit that provides educational, networking and mentoring opportunities to high-achieving African American men.

Held at the Eden Lounge rooftop in Farragut West, members and friends of the YBG professional network schmoozed over sangria and TamiCakes cupcakes to the sounds of DC-based Brazilian jazz band Origem, who have played the likes of the Kennedy Center and Jazz in the Garden. Though not an official arm of the Institute, YGB events exclusively benefit the organization.

“We’re connecting young professionals to a worthy cause,” said Corey Ponder of YBG. “[That is to say], leadership and development opportunities that [these young men] may not get otherwise.”