Born of a Cuban and German heritage, Katie had a normal childhood. As a child/teenager, she originally wanted to be a cook, so she worked various customer service jobs related to food: a bagger at Gelson's Supermarket and Whole Foods, a waitress at the restaurant Up in Smoke, as well as at a call center at Case Farms in Iowa.
Katie entered into the adult film industry in 2009 at the age of 20. She has worked for high-end providers such as Elegant Angel, Kick Ass Pictures, Lethal Hardcore, and more. She was nominated for several AVN awards as well as an XBIZ award. Known for her girl-next-door features and toned body, she has appeared in more than 250 films, especially in films that feature teens, cheerleaders, as well as superhero film parodies.