Cathy Richards is Associate - Digital Resilience and Emerging Tech at The Engine Room. She leads on internal technical capacity building and contributes to building partnerships for technology-heavy projects. Cathy is interested in the intersection between data, technology, and humanity. Prior to joining The Engine Room, Cathy worked at GitLab Inc. and Keystone Accountability as a data analyst. She has led and supported projects on a range of issues, from youth employment focused initiatives to rule of law and international health.