Global Development Studies
Global Development Studies
(She/her)
Sessional Instructor
Global Development Studies
Abbotsford campus
email CathyCathy graduated from UFV in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies, with a minor in Sociology and a focus on food security. In 2023, she completed her Master’s degree in Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development at the University of Bath, where her research focused on the value and role of community centers in supporting refugees in Jordan.
Having grown up in South Africa and traveled extensively around the world, Cathy brings a strong interest in global issues and a deep commitment to social justice to her teaching. She is excited to return to the Global Development Studies program as a sessional faculty member with the School of Social Justice and Global Stewardship and to share her academic and international experience with GDS students.
Integrated Learning Design associate certificate, University of the Fraser Valley, 2025
Provincial Instructor Diploma, Vancouver Community College, 2025
MSc in Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development, University of Bath, 2023
BA in Global Development Studies, University of the Fraser Valley, 2019
Cathy teaches foundational courses in global development studies:
One thing I really enjoyed about the GDS program is that it hasn’t sugar-coated any aspect of development. I've also always been drawn to learning how to be a more positive influence in the world and a global citizen, and the GDS program fit all those interests.