Ms. Duncan earned her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a major in Management from Lee Business School, UNLV in 1989. Ms. Duncan has a distinguished career in Las Vegas politics, community service, and business. She has boundless energy, a commitment to quality education, and a passion to improve the quality of life for all people.

A resident of Las Vegas, Katherine has been a leading force in developing business opportunities as the founder and president of the Las Vegas Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce.  She ran an energetic campaign for mayor of Las Vegas losing to Mayor Carolyn Goodman. At an event in 2015, Katherine introduced Mayor Goodman who commented on Ms. Duncan’s ability as a leader whom she respects. Ms. Duncan also possesses exceptional ability as a leader promoting historic preservation in the African-American community as well as serving as a leader in the environmental movement.