Catherine Eng was most recently a Policy Analyst at Google Jigsaw, which works to build technology to tackle some of the toughest global security challenges facing the world today. Since joining, she has taken the lead in guiding the East Asia research agenda for Jigsaw including assessing business insights through providing the functional expertise on global policy and security.  In this capacity, Catherine’s portfolio primarily focuses on the intersection of foreign policy and technology, and implications for the future of the internet within the context of U.S.-China relations.

Prior to Jigsaw, Catherine served as the Chief of Staff to Stephen J. Hadley at RiceHadleyGates, LLC (RHG), a boutique international strategic consulting firm co-founded by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and former National Security Advisor Stephen J. Hadley.  During her time at RHG, in addition to overseeing the operations of the Washington, D.C. office and supporting clients in their expansion into emerging markets, Catherine shaped her expertise in U.S.-China relations through assisting Mr. Hadley in his advocacy for improved bilateral relations by launching a strategic dialogue and staffing him at Beijing conferences. 

Previously, Catherine has also served in a number of other public sector roles including as a legislative aide in the U.S. House of Representatives and also a short stint in the White House Office of the Vice President.  Catherine holds an MBA from the Stern School of Business and a BA from the University of Michigan.  

Fun Fact: My great-grandfather opened the first optical company in Hong Kong after graduating as an optometrist from university in the United States.  It was the sole establishment on the island for close to 10 years and many celebrities of the day swung by to grab some stylish frames or sunglasses for themselves!