Focus

Catherine joined ClientEarth as the Head of Food, Oceans and Land Use, African Partnerships in 2025. She leads ClientEarth’s programmes and impact strategies in Africa, built on long-term partnerships with lawyers and civil society organizations across West and Central Africa. 

Experience

Catherine brings a longstanding commitment to advancing social justice and human rights, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Her career has focused on development and humanitarian affairs, with experience at NGOs working to promote access to justice, fundamental rights, and basic services.

Education

Catherine holds an LL.B. from the Université de Montréal and an LL.M. from the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. She was admitted to the Québec Bar (not currently a practicing member).

Environmental and social justice are inseparable. The fight against climate change is also a fight for dignity, equity, and a sustainable future for all. ClientEarth’s partnerships across Africa show that combining local experience with global expertise makes the law a powerful force for protecting people and nature.