Catherine is responsible for shaping and strengthening the ICRC’s relationship with the U.S. Congress. As the liaison between the institution and the legislative branch, she ensures that Members of Congress and their staff are well-informed about global humanitarian crises, armed conflicts, and evolving security dynamics. Through strategic engagement and policy outreach, she helps build understanding and support for ICRC’s unique humanitarian mission. Prior to joining the ICRC, Catherine served Congress within the nonpartisan agency Congressional Research Service (CRS), advising policymakers and congressional committees on global health security, humanitarian assistance and international development. During her time at CRS, she was selected as an ICAP Fellow at the Aspen Institute, where she focused on leadership in foreign policy. Earlier in her career, Catherine worked for various international organizations and nongovernmental organizations in Africa and Europe on initiatives related to governance, human rights, humanitarian action, migration, global health, counterterrorism, and development communications. Catherine earned her Master’s in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and Bachelor’s in Politics from the University of Durham, United Kingdom.