Catherine is the director of Catalyst Commedia and travels the world sharing her expertise in using multimedia and the web to amplify the voices of non-profit organisations.
Her work in media consultancy, production and campaign management for organizations the world over has consistently succeeded in capturing the imagination of the mainstream global community with a series of innovative and pragmatic methodologies.
Catherine’s clients have been particularly satisfied with her strategic use of new medias such as web 2.0 podcasting or webcasting, combined with the more classic approaches of organizing media launches and press packs.
Catherine has a Bachelor of Media and Communications from Macquarie University where she also majored in Women’s Studies and Psychology. She has done further post-graduate studies in Bioethics and Theology during her six years based as a media correspondent in Rome, Italy.
What some people are not aware of is Cath’s artistic flair – whether on stage singing or speaking, she’s at home. She loves to paint and create beauty for people to be inspired as well.
Catherine’s passionate about many things and protecting our planet is one of them. That’s why she’s a member of Super Green Me.
Her volunteer work includes coordinating youth performing arts troupes for local government, UN youth leadership lecturing, crisis pregnancy counselling and fundraising events management for research into human trafficking.
Any organization seeking to beat all odds in the publicity game could benefit from her experience in communications, marketing, public relations and project management as well as her extensive network of contacts..