Cate is the establishment Chief Executive of Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust. She moved to the community housing sector with a belief housing, health and education are the foundations of well-being for whānau and communities. This move also reflected her personal interest in architecture, green technologies and urban design. Prior to this role Cate held senior leadership roles in the Mental Health and Addictions sectors. She is a current co-chair of Community Housing Aotearoa and its CEO and Sector Leaders Forum.