Catriona's educational path began at St George's, studying languages like Spanish and French. She furthered her studies at the University of Toronto, focusing on Indigenous cultures and languages across the Americas. After volunteering in Peru, she completed a master's at Cambridge, researching ethical travel and community initiatives.

Her notable achievement was working with Guatemalan youth on a play about gender violence and women's rights, performed in the indigenous Ixil language. This exemplified her commitment to empowering marginalized communities through education.

Her international experiences at St George's, including exchanges to Canada and Chile, inspired her career promoting cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship.