Catherine is a full-time real estate professional who has been licensed since 2005.  She was recognized for her sales achievement in 2007 and 2008 with the President's Gold Award and in 2009 with the President's Diamond Award, the top 3% of agents.    Catherine prides herself on her in-depth knowledge of Ottawa's west end including the many rural estate developments as well as environmental health issues that are relevant to today's homeowner and can offer great advice to help ensure your home provides a safe and healthy environment for your  family.  Catherine holds the SRES designation, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, and has received specialized training to advise mature adults in their real estate decisions.

Catherine is well known in the community for her volunteerism and her active involvement in all aspects of community life. She is the Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, a former Girl Guide leader, former member of the Parent Council of Stephen Leacock Public School and past Chair of the Parent Council of West Carleton Secondary School.

Before being licensed as a REALTOR ®, Catherine operated her own business for 15 years as an independent consultant to the private sector, governments and non-profit organizations. She's bilingual in English and French and holds the highest fluency rating possible from the Canadian federal government.

Catherine's consulting work focused primarily on healthy child and adolescent development and community development. She carries this passion about healthy people and vibrant, healthy communities to her role as a REALTOR ®.

Originally from Toronto, Catherine made the smart move to the Ottawa area over 15 years ago. Her family chose the west end of Ottawa as the perfect spot to lay down new roots.

Catherine and her family later moved to rural Kanata where they bought an unfinished home on 4 acres. Catherine acted as the General Contractor and worked with over 48 tradespeople in just 6 weeks to complete the home. She's convinced this is some of the best project management experience she's ever had!

Catherine is at home in either the city or the country and she'd be happy to help you, so Make Your Next Move a Swift Move!