Catarina was born in Madeira and pursued her studies in Design at IADE International University on the mainland. Since then, she has lived and worked in Lisbon, Barcelona, and London. In 2023, she joined the International Sharing School Madeira as a teacher in the Art & Sciences department.

With a strong background as a visual artist and designer, Catarina has accumulated many years of industry experience and artistic practice.

Catarina has over 15 years of experience teaching visual arts and design across various educational settings, from secondary schools to universities in Portugal and England.