Cath brings over 25 years experience leading communications and strategic engagement for high profile projects in the public and private sector across multiple industries. She embraces challenges, developing best-practice and strategic approaches to navigate complex situations and environments.  

As a Senior Consultant with Social Atlas, Cath is adept at liaising with stakeholders at all levels, building influence and using evidence-based approaches to manage contentious public issues, repair reputation, drive effective engagement and reform. She has a passion for consulting on complex projects and working strategically to deliver sustainable outcomes.

She has won several awards for her work, including the 2022 Institute of Public Administration of Australia Spirit of Service for excellence in community engagement and the 2020 ACT Citizens of the Year for communications through the COVID-19 pandemic.