Catherine Robar is MDR Strategy Group’s Director, Strategic Partnerships.

With nearly two decades of international leadership experience, Catherine has held senior roles in partnership development, strategy, and resource mobilization across the humanitarian and development sectors. Prior to joining MDR, she served with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Ethiopia, where she led donor relations and fundraising for one of the organization’s largest and most complex country offices. Her leadership helped generate more than US$1.6 billion in funding to support humanitarian and development programs in the country. Previous to Ethiopia, Catherine served the UN in Uganda, Nigeria, Lesotho, and the Regional Bureau for Eastern and Southern Africa in South Africa.

Catherine’s work is grounded in a commitment to social impact, inclusion, and authentic relationship building. Known for her global insight and people-first leadership, she brings an unwavering focus on collaboration, measurable results, and community impact to every initiative she leads.