Catherine Wright

Catherine Wright is the Director of Operations at The People Lab. In her role, she oversees the Lab’s internal operations, including financial planning, administrative systems, HR, and the operational infrastructure that supports the Lab’s research, programming, and team. Previously, Catherine served as Associate Director of ChildObesity180 at the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, where she provided strategic and operational leadership for a nationally recognized research and policy initiative, overseeing financial, administrative, and HR functions across a diverse portfolio of federally and foundation-funded grants. Earlier in her career, Catherine was a Story Editor and Associate Producer at Frontline, PBS’s flagship public affairs documentary series. Catherine holds an MS in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition from the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and a BA in Literary Studies and French, from Middlebury College.