Katie Gallagher

Katie Gallagher is a contestant from.

Profile
Born and raised in Merced, California, Katie Gallagher traveled to Long Branch, New Jersey to attend Monmouth University. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication in radio and television. She was formerly employed as a camp counselor for at-risk children, outdoor education instructor (geology) and sales representative. She is currently an advertising executive in radio sales.

Gallagher describes herself as optimistic, spontaneous, sarcastic, full of opinions and hilarious. Her favorite hobbies include camping, gardening, performing in local musical theater productions and shopping at vintage stores. She is most proud of traveling across country with nothing but a gas card.

Currently single, Gallagher resides in Merced, California with her cat, Norman. Her birth date is May 28, 1975.

Post-Survivor

 * After Survivor, Katie was diagnosed with Viral Cardiomyopathy (Congestive Heart Failure), resulting from an infection related to a bug bite she got in Palau. The odds were against her with only a 5% recovery rate.
 * Katie now works as a producer for reality TV shows.

Trivia

 * Katie originally auditioned for Survivor: Africa, but was cut. She later said she was glad she was cut that season because she wasn't sure if she would have lasted.
 * Katie was the youngest female member of Koror.
 * Katie was considered for Survivor: Micronesia, but was cut at the last minute.
 * Katie is the only player to last 39 days on their original tribe without returning.
 * Katie is the first runner-up to never win an individual challenge.
 * Katie is one of two finalists to only receive votes at the first tribal council they attended and at Final tribal council. The other is Chris Daugherty from Survivor: Vanuatu.