Cat Langdon
About Cat Langdon
Cat Langdon is a Senior Project Manager at the Overseas Development Institute, specializing in humanitarian policy. With a diverse background in project management and policy engagement, she has worked in various roles within the humanitarian sector since 2014.
Current Role at Overseas Development Institute
Cat Langdon serves as a Senior Project Manager at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2020. In this role, Langdon manages projects that focus on humanitarian policy, leveraging her extensive experience in the sector. Her responsibilities include overseeing project execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Development Initiatives
Langdon has a significant history with Development Initiatives, where she held multiple roles from 2014 to 2018. She started as an Engagement Assistant, then progressed to Policy and Engagement Coordinator, and later served as Project Manager/Policy and Engagement Advisor (Humanitarian). These positions allowed her to develop a strong foundation in policy engagement and project management within the humanitarian sector.
Educational Background
Langdon's educational journey includes a Foundation degree in Art and Design from University College Falmouth, a BSocSc in Social Anthropology from The University of Manchester, and an MSc in Development and Security from the University of Bristol. She also attended Wells Cathedral School, where she completed her studies from 1999 to 2008.
Experience in Humanitarian Policy
Langdon's career reflects a strong focus on humanitarian policy. She worked as Programme Manager for the Humanitarian Policy Group at ODI from 2018 to 2020. Her roles have consistently involved policy coordination and project management, showcasing her versatile skill set in addressing humanitarian issues.
Volunteer and Trustee Roles
In addition to her professional roles, Langdon has engaged in volunteer work and trustee positions. She served as a Fundraising Volunteer for FRANK Water in 2013 and was a Trustee for the South West International Development Network from 2014 to 2018. These experiences contributed to her understanding of the humanitarian landscape.