Catherine attended the University of Tulsa before attending the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. With extensive coaching experience, Catherine leverages her background in recruiting veterinarians and her executive assistant role in a vet corporation to guide pre-vet students. She specializes in application planning, personal statements, and interview preparation, drawing from her own successful vet school application journey.
Catherine attended the University of Tulsa on merit and grade-based scholarships, completing a BS in biology with minors in chemistry and creative writing. Catherine was committed to getting involved on campus, serving as President and Vice President of various clubs, a University Ambassador, and Executive Director of Springfest. She graduated with honors and successfully defended her research project on elder abuse in America.
Catherine then took two gap years to further her research on elder abuse, culminating in a TEDx talk that was published on the official TED website and cited in college courses. She worked full-time, first as a recruiter specifically for veterinarians and then as an executive assistant in a veterinary corporation, working closely with the Chief People Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Executive Officer. During this time, Catherine gained extensive experience in employment contracts, recruiting, and corporate veterinary medicine.
Catherine was accepted to Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine with a scholarship. She served as Secretary of the Pathology Club, Vice President of the Behavior Club, and as both an Accreditation Ambassador and University Ambassador. She recently also completed the Purdue DEI certification for vet students. Additionally, Catherine works as a business analyst for the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. She has been a team lead for several projects and was recently promoted to Managing Project Advisor. In this role, she trains new hires and manages the training schedule/material for continuing employees.
Previous employers have often hailed Catherine as a highly organized, efficient, and dedicated worker. Her task list creations and workflow timelines have been adopted company-wide. This strong attention to detail, coordination, and planning is a valuable asset to students, helping to reduce the intimidation and overwhelming nature of vet school applications.
Catherine describes herself as a highly empathetic, understanding, and patient coach with a long history of mentorship. Her diverse experiences and achievements allow her to see beyond the traditional applicant and pinpoint unique characteristics that help them stand out in the application process.
Catherine’s background in creative writing puts her in the perfect position to brainstorm and flesh out fresh ideas with students. This was reflected in her vet school applications, where she achieved a perfect score on the GRE’s Analytical Writing section and the highest quartile on Casper. Catherine is excited for the opportunity to usher in the next generation of vet students.
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