Catherine (Bachelors, Human Biology and Women and Gender Studies, CUNY Hunter College Macaulay Honors) was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.

Former roles include being President of the Artemis Hellenic Club of Hunter College; a Phi Beta Kappa Scholar; an Oncology Intern at Memorial Sloan Kettering; a Pre-Med Peer Mentor; and a Health Education specialist for the NYC DOE.

As a graduate student Catherine aspires to continue promoting Hellenism, contribute to the advancement of novel scientific research, provide culturally-competent care to patients and to improve the quality and accessibility of patient-centered care in her community.