After completing her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Conflict Resolution at the University of Winnipeg, Kaitlyn studied Law at Bond University in Australia where she was the Sporting Clubs and Events Director on the Bond University Students Association and competed at the Australian University Games. She also worked for the Director of Public Prosecutions in Brisbane.

Kaitlyn joined Duboff Edwards Schachter in 2012 as an Articling Student and became an Associate in June 2013.

At the community level, Kaitlyn is on the Board of Directors of Ten Ten Sinclair Housing Inc. and Motionball. Additionally, she assists a number of club sports teams as a coach and mentor.