Catherine Grahl is a senior at American University, where she studies international relations with a focus on aid and development in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly East Africa. Her academic work examines the political, economic, and social dimensions of international assistance, with an emphasis on sustainable and locally driven development strategies.
She has contributed to research and policy discussions on foreign aid effectiveness, community resilience, and the evolving role of international actors in the region. Catherine has also worked with organizations engaged in development and humanitarian programming, gaining experience in both research and field-oriented approaches to assistance.