Cathryn Grothe

Research Analyst, Middle East & North Africa (MENA)

Cathryn is a Research Analyst covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for Freedom in the World , Freedom on the Net , and Election Watch for the Digital Age . Her research focuses on technology, democracy, and human rights in the MENA region. Grothe's writing has been published in various regional and international outlets.

Prior to joining Freedom House, Grothe worked at Women Deliver on issues related to humanitarian advocacy, gender-based violence, and refugee rights. She has extensive experience working with civil society organizations in Lebanon on gender equality programming.

Grothe holds a M.A. in international relations from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in political science and public health from New York University.