As Director of Institutional Giving, Catharine leads Rainforest Trust’s foundation partnerships, oversees the incoming grants lifecycle, and helps develop and execute the organization’s institutional fundraising strategy.

Catharine joined Rainforest Trust in 2024 as Grants Manager, after nearly a decade working for nonprofits across a variety of sectors. Her lifelong love of nature and animals, coupled with the growing climate and biodiversity crises, brought Catharine to Rainforest Trust.

Catharine holds an M.A. in International Conflict Studies from King’s College London and a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Colorado at Boulder—both with a geographic focus on Africa. A proud Baltimore native and DC resident, she has lived in Maryland, DC, Colorado, Florida, Texas, and the UK.

In her free time, Catharine enjoys exploring new trails, playing soccer, rock climbing, doing yoga, and spending time with her family’s rescue dog. She is happiest curled up under a tree with a good book and a cup of coffee.