Cathy Richards

Cathy Richards is a technologist who helps activists, organisations, and other social change actors make the most of data and emerging technology. She is currently the Senior Data and Tech Lead at Open Environmental Data Project, where she was previously a Civic Science Fellow. She has also taught Metrics & Data Visualization at the School of Visual Arts, and worked at The Engine Room as the Associate for Digital Resilience and Emerging Technology. Cathy was a 2023–2024 Green Web Foundation Fellow, investigating the use of GIS for environmental justice and its ethical and security risks