Kate Lair

A former disability claim case manager, Kate Lair brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the CMT patient community as a member of the CMTA’s Advisory Board. Diagnosed with CMT1A in infancy, Kate considers herself a “professional patient” and has learned how to adeptly navigate the health insurance bureaucracy. After graduating with a master’s in sociology, Kate went on to hold non-profit and private sector jobs in a variety of fields, including individual disability insurance and employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance. Kate lives in western Massachusetts with her husband and daughter and is excited to put her expertise to good use on behalf of her fellow CMT patients and their families!