‘Catherine did an excellent piece of work for us, developing an engagement strategy – and she really did a bit of everything, from facilitating sessions with our team to map out the people we needed to target, to planning the engagements, preparing materials, conducting some background interviews to gather intelligence, and doing some of the engagement on our behalf. She’s fast, smart, and very experienced. I’d highly recommend her.’

Ailbhe McNabola, Director of Policy and Communications, Power to Change

‘I worked closely with Catherine on our research entitled ‘Delivering the Community-Led Housing Pipeline’.  Catherine adeptly organised and conducted a range of interviews with community-led housing professionals and stakeholders. Drawing together this qualitative data she developed clear, evidence-based recommendations which targeted a range of actors in this field. Catherine allied her extensive housing knowledge with her skills in engaging people in detailed discussions to gather valuable insights on policy, practice and funding. The learning she captured was presented in a precise and persuasive written form. The report has played a significant role in shaping the sector’s advocacy work and informing government’s plans for supporting community-led housing’

Dr Tom Archer, Centre for Regional, Economic and Social Research (CRESR)

‘Catherine is the most astute and effective lobbyist I have ever seen. She has an uncanny ability to whip things up – condensing complex messages into language and campaigns that really connect at a human level, drawing people toward a common purpose. She is unbelievably hard-working, intellectually creative and careful about the details. Catherine has a huge brain, and a highly developed political understanding – both of which she uses to good effect. She is always ready to roll her sleeves up to make an event or a publication or campaign fly, and she does everything with humility, kindness and good humour. Catherine is passionate about making a difference and challenges us all – through her incredible efforts – to do more and better. She is also really compassionate and deeply human! I love working with her and know that she is someone who will always be willing to step up for what she believes in and to help others do the same. If you get a chance to work with her – grab it!’

Linda Wallace, CEO, CDS Cooperatives

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