Catherine is the Innovative Finance specialist at the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO). The PBSO is charged with enhancing system-wide coherence in support of peacebuilding and sustaining peace and partnerships with United Nations and non-UN stakeholders, oversees support to the Peacebuilding Commission, and manages the Peacebuilding Fund on behalf of the Secretary-General.
Prior to joining the United Nations Catherine worked for over 14 years in the private sector, both in the UK and in Africa across finance, risk management and at the nexus of private sector and development.