I’m Cat, Poynter fellow and editor-in-chief at the Scope.
I moved to Boston in 2017 to pursue a master’s degree in professional journalism at Northeastern University, after six years working in PR and digital marketing. This was more than a career change. I wanted to become a better storyteller, having practiced my craft through student journalism, travel blogging, photography and media communications. I wanted to develop my skills as a writer, and learn new ones, like audio journalism, video production and data visualization.
I have a first class bachelor’s degree (technically an MA because it’s a four year course, and Scotland) in history from the University of Edinburgh, focusing on race and gender history. This academic background, coupled with my interest in a range of social justice issues, has informed much of my work as both editor of Northeastern’s experimental online magazine, the Scope, and as a staff writer at The Bay State Banner. At the Banner I covered stories ranging from political campaign financing to local housing and education. While freelancing and completing a fellowship with the Poynter Institute, my commitment to serving under-represented communities through authentic and accurate reporting continues to be my primary motivation.
Originally from London, I’m happiest exploring new places, hiking, scuba diving, eating new foods and butchering new languages.