A lifelong advocate for youth mental health, Cath founded The New Mentality (serving as Program Manager from 2007-2014) and was the first Director of Development of Stella’s Place, Toronto’s innovative young adult mental health centre, where she served until 2023. Currently pursuing her PhD at Trent University, she researches how lived experience can transform mental health systems while consulting with nonprofits on sustainable fundraising strategies. At the heart of her work? Amplifying youth voices – particularly 2SLGBTQIA+ perspectives – to create more inclusive mental health supports.