Cathleen is a resident of Denham Springs and is proud to be an 8th generation Louisianan. She believes the people of Louisiana and their values are worth fighting for, no matter the challenge. Cathleen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and her primary work includes leveraging data and implementing innovative solutions to reduce healthcare disparities, particularly for individuals with mental illness. She has a passion for progressive activism, including LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and economic justice.