• Brooke Owens Fellow, Class of 2022

• Old Dominion University, B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology, ‘22

• Host Institution: Ball Aerospace

• Executive Mentor: Aschley Schiller

• Brookie Mentor: Saba Shaik

Catherine is a passionate advocate for education and an avid lifelong learner. She is originally from Springfield Center, NY, where from a young age, Catherine understood her responsibility to give back to her community and felt a great sense of responsibility to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change.

Catherine’s interest in many topics is reflected in her studies thus far. She has earned a B.A. in Public Policy through the SUNY University at Albany, an M.A.T. through Relay Graduate School of Education, and after nearly a decade of service through education, is currently pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology through Old Dominion University.

Catherine had decided to pursue a career in the field of aerospace to contribute to the community of scientists, educators, and activists who aspire to create a healthier planet. In her spare time, she is a voracious reader, a tech tinkerer, a proud plant mother, and an avid cyclist.

As a BOF, Catherine is thrilled to be joining Ball Aerospace as a Strategic Operations Fellow in Washington D.C.!