Catherine Thwaites

Catherine Thwaites is an experienced professional in international project management and policy development, currently serving as the International Activities Manager at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh since September 2014, where responsibilities include managing international projects and promoting the College. Catherine's prior roles include serving as a Board Member at Xchange Scotland, supporting youth development through global citizenship, and working as the International Education Manager/Officer for the National Union of Students (UK), where project management and stakeholder engagement were key duties. Catherine also held positions at YouthLink Scotland, focusing on policy development and international youth work initiatives. Educational qualifications include an MSc in International Business, Leadership, and Management from the University of York and an M.A. (Hons) in Language Interpretation and Translation from Heriot-Watt University.