Catherine
Emcee /Speaker
Catherine’s extraordinary talent will leave your group fired up, pushing them to new heights
Catherine draws from her vast experience as a TV news anchor, mom, businesswoman, and community volunteer to deliver professionalism as an emcee and moderator. As a speaker, she also delivers inspiring messages. She has motivated students, businesswomen and various corporate employees with her keynote and inspiring speeches. In her 36 years as a broadcast journalist, Catherine has emceed events for Governors, moderated Mayoral debates, delivered the convocation address to graduates of the Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and she’s even co-hosted a post presidential debate with the legendary Walter Cronkite.
“You were excellent! I had the chance to personally work with Katie Couric on an event a few years ago, she was the emcee. You and her are in the same caliber. I love working with professionals like you cause you know just how to add personality and life to the script. You add charm to the event that otherwise gets lost”
"Catherine has been an excellent emcee for the BBB at our annual Torch Awards in Phoenix. Her warm demeanor and command of the room keeps the audience engaged and entertained throughout the evening. With a perfect blend of professionalism and humor, she helps make the event truly memorable for everyone in attendance."
"Catherine is a consummate professional! … She is polished, a perfectionist and takes pride in her work. Most recently I hired her as an emcee and a red carpet host for a private charity event .. for Superbowl weekend and she knocked it out of the park. This was a national event and putting her in a high level position was more like an insurance policy for me, I knew I could trust her to get the job done with a standard of excellence.”
“Young & Empowered Women was so lucky to have Catherine join us at our inaugural Empow[her] Leadership Conference. Catherine was vulnerable, passionate and gave valuable advice to our rising female leaders on ways to overcome imposter syndrome and break the glass ceiling!”
"Catherine was a Success over Struggle panelist at my Social Connect PHX event recently and blew the audience away. I've always admired her for the way she carried herself on live television and at events but was even more impressed at how she was able to captivate the room with her vulnerability, charm and grace. She moved me and the audience to tears by being exactly who she is - herself."
"Catherine's ability to balance professionalism with genuine compassion is truly remarkable. She approaches each event with meticulous preparation and a deep respect for our organization's mission...Her stage presence is commanding yet approachable, allowing her to engage effectively with diverse audiences...Catherine's ability to blend heartfelt passion with polished presentation skills is truly exceptional."
Catherine has served as a Featured Speaker
- Arizona Latino News Media Association High School Journalism Workshop speaker, 2026
- Valle del Sol Hispanic Leadership Institute Lideres Latinas Panel & Mixer, 2025
- Young and Empowered Women Leadership Conference, 2022
- ASU Women in Leadership Dinner, 2022
- RECREATE Action Tank, 2021
- Influence & Be Influenced Fall Fashion Kick-off, 2019
- PRpose PR Workshop, 2019
- A candlelight vigil in remembrance of Audrey and Ariah, 2017
- ICE(International Cruise & Excursions, Inc.) Women on Their Way (WOW) Retreat, 2017
- Tempe Chamber Women in Business Conference, 2016
- Platform Scottsdale ‘Drive your Dream’ Signature Event, 2015
- Arizona State University Hispanic Business Students Association Academic 4.0 Luncheon, 2013
- The Phoenix College Dare 2 Dream Youth Leadership Conference, 2014, 2012
- Ambassadors of Compassion Leadership Conference, 2012
CATHERINE HAS SERVED AS AN EMCEE/MODERATOR
- Arizona PBS special “Arizona Matters: Food inSECURITY”, host and moderator, 2026
- Arizona PBS Working Forward Film Screening panel discussion moderator, 2025
- Greater Phoenix Leadership 2025 Arizona CEO Summit moderator
- Adelante Healthcare Rooted in Community Luncheon emcee, 2025
- Lorenzo Sierra Book Signing and Discussion moderator, 2025
- The Mayor’s International Gala emcee, 2025
- WISE Scholarship Program Influencer Dinner emcee, 2025
- Arizona PBS Hispanic Doctors Film Screening, Health Fair & Panel Discussion, 2025
- Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona Blueprints and Blue Jeans gala, 2025 & 2026
- ALL in Education MAPA Summit 2025
- Scottsdale Founders Forum, 2024
- Feeding Matters Feed The Cause signature event, 2024
- Moms Clean Air Force/EcoMadres inaugural summit on Extreme Weather Impacts on Latina Maternal and Children’s Health, 2024
- Arizona Community Foundation Latinos Unidos philanthropy initiative launch, 2024
- CPLC Latina Leadership Conversation, 2024
- ICONIC Design Awards, 2023 – 2025
- Derby & Diamonds benefiting LLS, 2023
- Celebrity Red Carpet Host, Big Game Big Give Super Bowl, 2023
- BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) of Greater Phoenix Gala, 2022
- Community Bridges, Inc 40th Anniversary Gala, 2022
- ULI (Urban Land Institute) Arizona Advancing Arizona’s Real Estate Industry through Diversity, 2022
- Better Business Bureau Torch Awards 2018 – 2025
- St. Jude Evening in the Desert Gala 2018, 2020, 2022
- ALS Bite Nite, 2017 – 2026
- MASKer Aide Ball, 2018, 2022-2024
- Kids in Focus Noche para los Niños, 2021 & 2022
- Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus groundbreaking, 2021
- Virtual Tea with Dr. Foster, Arizona Burn Foundation, 2021
- KNOW Book 2021 Launches
- Free Arts Art in Action Virtual Event, 2017 – 2022
- Ryan House Virtual Community Breakfast, 2021
- Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals Golf Tournament, 2021
- Arizona Burn Foundation Holiday Festival of Trees Gala, 2020
- Spirit of AZCEND virtual Gala, 2020
- Circle the City Healing Homelessness Together Breakfast, 2019
- KNOW Summit, 2019
- Tolleson Mayor Anna Tovar’s State of the City Address, 2019
- My Home Group Awards Ceremony, 2019
- Video conversation with Mountainside Fitness founder Tom Hatten about his book, ‘Dream On’, 2018
- Stepping Stones of Hope Gala, 2018
- Ellevate Network, Phoenix Amazing Women: Coach Charli Turner Thorne – Building a Winning Team On and Off the Court, 2018
- First Things First Early Childhood Summit, 2019, 2018
- SRP PIC Phoenix Mayoral Candidate Conversation, 2018
- Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care Mercy Honors Awards 2017-2020
- St. Jude Presents: A Night In Monte Carlo, 2018
- I <3 NDP Breakfast, 2018
- Art & Autos for ALS, 2019, 2018
- United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona’s Champions of Life Night Gala, 2017
- iGen Turning Distress into Success Community Town Hall, 2013, 2017-2019
- Hon Kachina Awards, 2017