Catherine Read

Catherine Read is a dedicated professional currently serving as a QC Analyst and Project Coordinator at Akana, a Native American-owned consulting firm in Portland, Oregon, since April 2023. Previously, Catherine held a role as Administrative Staff at SERA Architects, where responsibilities included guest relations and travel coordination. Additionally, Catherine worked as a Biological Science Technician with the USDA ARS, supporting research on grape physiology, and as a Sales Associate in Lowe's Outdoor Lawn and Garden, assisting customers with plant knowledge. Catherine gained hands-on experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Oregon State University, focusing on plant pathology and entomology, and contributed to conservation efforts as a LEAF Intern with The Nature Conservancy. Catherine earned a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources with a minor in Horticulture from Oregon State University in 2020.