Catharine Christie
About Catharine Christie
Catharine Christie is a Policy Analyst at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, specializing in Latin American political systems and refugee policies. She has a Bachelor's degree in Government and Latin American Studies from Colby College and has held various positions in policy analysis and research.
Work at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Catharine Christie currently serves as a Policy Analyst at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in Washington, DC. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing to policy analysis and development. Her work focuses on issues related to Latin America, leveraging her expertise in the region's political systems and refugee policies.
Education and Expertise
Catharine Christie holds a Bachelor's degree in Government and Latin American Studies from Colby College, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. She also studied at Universidad de La Habana/Casa de las Américas for 11 months in 2017 and at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso for 11 months in 2018. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in government and Latin American studies, which informs her policy analysis work.
Previous Experience at Inter-American Dialogue
Before joining USCRI, Catharine Christie worked at the Inter-American Dialogue in Washington, D.C. She served as a Program Assistant for the Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program from 2020 to 2022 and as an Intern in 2019. In these roles, she gained valuable experience in policy analysis and contributed to discussions on rule of law in Latin America.
Research Experience at Colby College
Catharine Christie worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Government Department at Colby College from 2017 to 2019. This position allowed her to engage in research that deepened her understanding of government processes and policies, further enhancing her analytical skills.
Early Career at Cambridge Associates
In 2016, Catharine Christie held a Facilities Intern position at Cambridge Associates in Arlington, Virginia, for two months. This early career experience provided her with insights into organizational operations and contributed to her professional development.