Katey Anderson, HealthySteps Specialist
We’re excited to welcome Katey Anderson to the HealthySteps team at Stillwater Pediatrics!
An Oklahoma native, Katey was born and raised in Bartlesville and is a recent graduate of Oklahoma State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science with a focus on Child and Family Services. Prior to attending OSU, Katey earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential from Tri County Technology Center in Bartlesville in 2021—a foundation that sparked her passion for early childhood development and gave her valuable hands-on experience working with young children.
Although she officially joined the team this summer, Katey is no stranger to HealthySteps—she interned for a year alongside longtime specialist Traci Hamilton, who has served Stillwater Pediatrics for almost an entire decade. Thanks to this experience, Katey steps confidently into her new role, ready to support families and collaborate with pediatricians in our community.
Katey shared that when she arrived at OSU, she knew she wanted to work with children and empower families, but wasn’t sure what path that would take. Choosing Human Development and Family Science helped her find her calling, and her passion for early childhood development has only grown since. During her internship, she accompanied her mentor in working with families—and now, she’s beginning to build her own client base.
What makes Katey’s approach so special is her commitment to collaboration. The pediatrician plays a key role by providing trusted medical guidance and partnering with the specialist to support the child’s overall development and well-being. She emphasizes that in the HealthySteps model, the parent and the specialist are a team: “The parent is the expert on their child, and the specialist is the expert in child development. There’s no judgment—just teamwork to support the whole family.”
Beyond her work at Stillwater Pediatrics, Katey also participates in monthly community outreach through Our Daily Bread, where she offers developmental guidance to families with young children. Whether she's answering questions, providing educational handouts, or connecting families with local pediatricians, Katey is a valuable and compassionate resource for the Stillwater community.
HealthySteps is a national initiative founded in Washington, D.C. in 1995, now serving families in 334 communities across 25 states and 11 military bases. In Stillwater, the program partners with pediatricians to support children from birth to age five giving them the best possible start in life. Since January, our local HealthySteps team has connected with families about 3,000 times, and the need for this kind of support continues to grow.
For Katey, this work is close to the heart. Her personal early experiences have inspired a deep sense of purpose in helping families feel seen, supported, and empowered. We’re so fortunate to have this program right here in Stillwater—and even more fortunate to welcome Katey to the team.
Welcome, Katey!