Catherine Young is currently the Director of Global Language and Development Services for SIL International. Catherine has served in various roles in SIL International since 1991 including academic leadership in SIL Philippines, SIL Asia Area and as International Literacy and Education Coordinator. She is currently MA Course Leader in Literacy Programme Development at Redcliffe College, Gloucester, UK. Catherine holds a PhD in Education from the University of Wales with a focus on language policy and planning for children from minority language communities.