Katherine Freund (born May 5, 1950) is an American activist for community based non-profit transportation for older adults and people with special needs.

She attended Levittown Memorial High School and completed her degree in English Literature at The State University of New York at Buffalo in 1972.

Freund drew inspiration from the incident to seek alternative means of transportation for older adults who limit or stop driving because of age related changes.

The ITN model operates on a system of rides in private automobiles, with the comfort, independence and dignity riders experienced when they drove their own cars.

Freund created ITNAmerica with a goal to focus on research, policy, and education to improve the safety and mobility of older people.

She has spoken in Canada, Australia, Germany, Ireland, England, Switzerland, South Korea, Taiwan, India and the United Arab Emirates.