Catherine is a graduate student earning her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling through Cleveland State University and earned her bachelor’s degree from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Catherine has spent the last 20 years working with previously incarcerated individuals to overcome barriers involved with reintegrating back to society. Catherine has confidence in the power of encouragement, holding space for individuals, and that people are better when working together. She is passionate in her efforts to meet people where they are and to walk alongside them in their journey of change and growth. She believes in the power of personal growth and overcoming life challenges.