Catherine is a Master of International Development candidate from Beaver Falls, PA conducting research with the Online Violence Against Women in Politics group. She is one of two students in the working group focused on the political climate of Argentina.
Catherine holds two Bachelors of Arts from Miami University: one in Linguistics and the other in International Studies. Her academic background in sociocultural linguistics and international human rights inspire her interest in culture/policy relationships. Professionally, Catherine has worked in both the private and public sectors with organizations such as the International Justice Mission, the Hillman Group, and local nonprofit Eden's Farm. She has experience in project design/management, business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and communications.
Alongside her working group role, Catherine currently serves as President of Pride in Public & International Affairs (PiPIA), SPIA's LGBTQIA+ student organization.