All posts by Kate Gonnella

Burning since 2001, Kate Gonnella acted as the Medical Chief for Emergency Services for a dozen years before becoming the Chief of Emergency Operations in Black Rock City.

Community During COVID

Biology of a Black Rock City Burner

May 12, 2020 By Kate Gonnella

Does it hurt right now? Do you feel uncertain, sad or even relieved about not building Black Rock City this ...Read More

Survive and Thrive

Don’t Be That Burner — Be Prepared With Your Own First Aid Supplies

July 31, 2017 By Kate Gonnella

In 2016, Burning Man’s Emergency Services Department (ESD) saw nearly 5,000 patients — close to 7% of the event population ...Read More