My name is Catherine V. Henke, but I have always preferred going by Cat because the simplicity and friendliness always felt more fitting for who I am.

Born and raised in Texas, I graduated high school a year early, leaving my small town at barely 17. I then came to Texas A&M - Corpus Christi to study Graphic Design, where I graduated Cum Laude with my Bachelor of Arts in May of 2023 and was part of the Golden Key Honor Society. During my time there, I also pursued a minor in Business Administration and plan to start a master's in business admin during the Summer of 2023. While academically gifted, I have always been drawn to the creative world.

Over the past two years, I have developed leadership skills as a floor lead at The Buckle, progressing from a seasonal sales associate to completing their internship program to landing my current leadership position. Here I learned how to manage, listen, delegate, and cultivate a culture of trust and bond with my team. I developed my design skills further while interning with Texas A&M - Corpus Christi in the Marketing and Communication department. Where I had the opportunity to work at a professional pace and develop into the designer, I am now. In recent years, I have participated in the program's non-profit event, One Day, where my program recognized me for my group leadership skills.

While not designing, I enjoy extracurricular activities like working out, playing rugby, or spending time with my dog, Chip, family & friends. All of which help me achieve a more balanced mental space and healthy lifestyle.