Catherine Leffert

Catherine Leffert is a seasoned reporter with experience in financial journalism. Currently working at American Banker since September 2022, Catherine specializes in breaking and enterprise reports that analyze the relationship between banking activities and the economy. Prior to this role, Catherine reported on finance and private equity for the Dallas Business Journal, contributing in-depth articles that shaped the narrative of North Texas's economic landscape from October 2020 to September 2022. Earlier professional experiences include a brief internship at Bloomberg News focusing on industrials, and several roles at The Daily Orange, where Catherine served as Managing Editor and covered significant news during internships at both the Dallas Business Journal and Central New York Business Journal. Catherine holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a degree in Newspaper and Online Journalism from Syracuse University.