With a decade of accounting and finance experience in the nonprofit sector, Catherine is a proud NELA (Nonprofit Emerging Leaders Academy) award recipient, and has worked for many established organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the University of Minnesota, and The Ordway Center. The South African native moved to Minnesota almost 20 years ago, and feels grateful that she found her niche with numbers and nonprofits: “It’s my way of giving back to the community and supporting social justice work.” Personal passions include antiques, art, theater, opera, and singing Queen ballads at the top of her lungs for her husband and their 6-year-old daughter.