Catherine is currently a high school senior. Her goals include earning a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship with the possibility of adding a second major in marketing, followed by a master’s degree in business administration. She emphasizes that this financial support would allow her to focus on her studies and future rather than worry about financial limitations.

She demonstrates a strong track record of initiative, leadership, and service. Catherine has maintained a strong GPA while earning over 40 college credits and launching two successful small businesses, a bakery and an Etsy shop. She has also been deeply involved in extracurriculars and community service, including youth groups, mission trips, and volunteer work with organizations like the Houston Food Bank and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Her professional goal is to open a coffee shop after gaining work experience and earning her master’s degree.

Peter Matthews, Editor-in-Chief for Firehouse Magazine says, “I have had the privilege of working with Catherine for 3 years during the NFFF Memorial Weekend. She selflessly volunteers her time to serve the families of our fallen firefighters, offering a warm greeting and comforting smile. She is a forward-thinking individual with diverse interests. Catherine’s dedication to academic excellence is evident through excelling in her studies and becoming enrolled in a dual credit program where she continues to thrive.”