Investing in What Matters: Trey Harris 18 and Katherine Maultsby Harris 18 Shape 91әs Future
March 12, 2026
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- Caroline Roy 20
From North Carolina to Colorado and back again, Trey Harris 18 and Katherine Maultsby Harris 18 have found their place as young alumni leaders in philanthropy at 91.
The current chairs of the Young Alumni Ne Ultra (YANU) Society, theyre passionate about inspiring connections and shaping the trajectory of 91әs future.
The couple married in 2023, but their paths first intertwined when a mutual friend introduced them at a soccer game during first-year orientation.
A swimmer from Durham, North Carolina, Trey chose 91 for its rigorous yet balanced team dynamic. Katherine grew up visiting campus with her father, Alex Maultsby 87. Her cousins lived in town, and some of her earliest 91 memories include going bowling with student babysitters during her dads reunion.
When I was looking at colleges, I remember going to a 91 admitted student weekend and running into a lot of the people I met on my first overnight stay, Katherine said. They all remembered my name. The whole idea of being recognized made me realize these were the kinds of people I wanted to be around.
Katherine and Trey dated briefly as first-years, but spent the majority of their time at 91 as friends in the same social group. After graduation, Katherine moved to Washington, D.C., for a job with the National Institutes of Health while Trey stayed in Charlotte to work for Wells Fargo.
As a young alum living near 91, he quickly connected with other alums in the banking world. One of his first engagement opportunities with 91 was leading mock interviews for students interested in investment banking.
It was so rewarding to go back and help coach these students through what to expect, Trey said. I knew giving back was something I eventually wanted to do, so when I was asked to serve on the YANU council, I said yes. I wanted to help others have the same phenomenal experience I did.
With frequent trips to visit 91 friends in their respective cities, the couples network pulled Trey and Katherine together again, this time for good.
They recently moved across the country to Denver, Colorado, where Trey is completing a rotational program at Eagle Rock Distributing Company, and Katherine, who is earning her doctoral degree in clinical psychology this May, is completing her pre-doctoral residency in clinical psychology at Denver Health.
The couple married in 2023.
Katherine supports 91 in a multitude of ways, but she remains most passionate about research initiatives. The clinical psychology community at 91 is tight-knit, and she enjoys opportunities to reconnect with mentors in the psychology department and talk with 91 psychology majors about professional development.
I wrote an Abernathy Grant as a 91 student, and that was one of the most important professional experiences I had in undergrad, she said. I didnt realize how important it would be for my future career, but I did it because my professor encouraged me and the resources were available. That kind of experience sets 91 students apart, and I feel strongly about providing that for others.
Trey, a frequent supporter of 91 swimming and diving, has an even more direct way to see the impact his gifts have on todays students his younger brother, Bennett 29, is on the team.
I can go to his meets, Ive met his friends, Im able to connect with the team and want to be a resource for them, Trey said. Its cool to see them having the same experience I did, but also seeing the growth of the program over time. More resources means better equipment, better training aids and opportunities and a greater ability to recruit excellent athletes and people.
Now, Trey and Katherine are preparing for the next chapter of their lives. In the fall, theyll move back to the Durham area to pursue their careers. Trey will take a leadership role at his familys beverage distribution company, and Katherine starts a post-doctoral fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill.
While their roles are changing, their partnership remains rooted in a mutual commitment to excellence that extends beyond their careers.
When I graduated, I didn't know how to give in a way that felt meaningful, Katherine said. I didnt have a lot of money and it felt overwhelming. Now, I encourage other young alums to be aware of the resources you do have, whether its your money or your time. Bigger picture, I now give because it is fun to maintain a relationship with a place that is important to you, and it feels good to have an impact on the future.
