Cathy was appointed as director of Strategy and Operations in the Office of the Vice Provost (Development) at University College London(UCL) in March 2017. She joined OVPD from UCL's Faculties of Arts and Humanities and Social and Historical Sciences where she was faculty manager for both faculties, responsible for a variety of strategic projects, training, and development. She has also worked as faculty manager of laws at UCL, and has held senior roles at King's College London and VSO.

In her current role, she is a key member of the OVPD leadership team, helping to successfully deliver UCL's new philanthropy and engagement campaign, which will raise £600m for the university's biggest long-term ambitions. She leads work to identify and develop strategic fundraising partnerships with partners including Moorfields Eye Charity and the Foundation for Future London, and also supports all parts of UCL in their fundraising work with guidance and advice, particular on gift acceptance and due diligence.