Catherine is the Senior Director and National Lead of Indigenous Advisory Services for KPMG’s Infrastructure, Capital Projects, and Sustainability practice, and is KPMG’s Truth and Reconciliation Champion. She brings a wealth of experience from the North American energy sector, where she spent nearly two decades in various roles within public and corporate affairs, focusing on collaborating with Indigenous Nations and communities.
Prior joining KPMG in 2024, Catherine spent 15 years with Enbridge Inc. leading Indigenous and Community Engagement in various jurisdictions across Canada. With major project experience, Catherine was involved from project design to execution and operations. Prior to joining Enbridge, Catherine worked in the upstream side of the energy business. During her time in the energy sector, Catherine held several portfolios and worked with many partners across the industry. From consultation and engagement to supply chain inclusion and equity opportunities, Catherine’s national experience has allowed her to work with many communities and organizations from coast to coast to coast.
As a proud citizen of the Métis Nation, born and raised in Duck Lake Saskatchewan on Treaty Six and the Metis Homeland, Catherine is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities, economic development, healthcare services, and overall prosperity for Indigenous communities. Catherine serves as a director for Raven Indigenous Outcomes Fund, Diabetes Canada and the TELUS Interior and Northern BC Community Board and was the first co-chair for the national Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund, an Indigenous lead philanthropic organization.
Her academic background includes a BA in Human and Social Development, a Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology, Indigenous Governance studies, and a current clinical license with the Canadian College of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Before transitioning to the energy sector, Catherine worked as a social worker and counselor in rural, remote, and northern communities in British Columbia and Alberta. In addition to her role at KPMG, Catherine is a registered professional counsellor and practicing psychotherapist in private practice. With a specialty in complex trauma and relationships, she is dedicated to improving the health of individuals, families, and couples.
Outside of work, Catherine spends her free time pursuing outdoor activities with her family in Northern BC.