Bio


Katherine Wu earned All-American honors as an archery athlete while completing her neuroscience degree at Rice University. She is published in JAMA Oncology and Journal of Pediatric Ethics. Katherine is currently completing her JD at Stanford Law School where she serves as editor in chief of the Stanford Space & Policy Journal and editor of the Stanford Journal of Law, Economics & Business. She is a Pan-American Championships Gold medalist and serves on the Board of USA Archery and on the Olympic & Paralympic Dispute Resolution Committee for Team USA.

Honors & Awards


  • Pro Bono Distinction, Stanford Law School (2025)
  • Phi Beta Kappa, Rice University (2023)
  • Distinction in Research & Creative Works, Rice University (2023)
  • All-American Athlete and All-American Academic Honors, USA Archery (2019-2023)

Professional Affiliations and Activities


  • Team USA Athlete Representative (Archery), US Olympic & Paralympic Committee Athletes' Commission (2025 - Present)

Education & Certifications


  • B.A., Rice University, Neuroscience (2023)

Service, Volunteer and Community Work


  • Bar Association of San Francisco Intake Volunteer, Justice & Diversity Center

    Supported legal clinic operations by conducting client intake, collecting demographic data, assisting with legal forms, and coordinating referrals with staff.

    Location

    San Francisco, CA

  • Housing Pro Bono Project Lead, Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto

    Assisted clients in landlord-tenant disputes, conducted intakes, drafted demand letters, and wrote rent board petitions.

    Location

    East Palo Alto

All Publications


  • A Narrative Experience with Adolescent Genetic Testing Journal of Pediatric Ethics Wu, K. P., Ruth, A., Mahoney, D. P. 2024; 8 (1): 60-62

    View details for DOI 10.63292/bkuo7467

  • The Weight of Inevitability-My Journey With BRCA2. JAMA oncology Wu, K. P. 2023; 9 (11): 1497-1498

    View details for DOI 10.1001/jamaoncol.2023.3492

    View details for PubMedID 37707838