Cathy has 25 years’ experience in the residential and education sectors, and currently specialises in schools and mixed-use projects. Encompassing secondary, sixth form and primary education facilities, her projects have involved new build, expansion and remodelling of existing school buildings, including conservation work.

Cathy is an RIBA Client Advisor, and has been involved in mentoring schemes through Open City and the Construction Industry Council.

Cathy plays a leading role in PTE’s education team and consultation group. She advises on exemplar education design and community engagement, ensuring that knowledge is spread throughout the practice. She is also actively involved in the social life of the practice and has set up a PTE choir.

• Studied at South Bank Polytechnic, Oxford Polytechnic
• Qualified in 1990
• Previous employment: JCMT; Kit Allsopp Architects; Edward Cullinan Architects
• Client advisor for RIBA
• Joined Pollard Thomas Edwards in 2004
• Appointed senior architect 2008 and associate in 2012