Cath Dannaoui

Catherine is a nonprofit leader with a communications and events background spanning 20 years. As Executive Director of HandsOn Hong Kong, Catherine leads the team that empowers everyone in Hong Kong to volunteer—providing vital behind-the-scenes assistance to over 100 charities each year through more than 3,000 programs. Catherine has a passion for creating impactful community initiatives, moving people to take action and guiding teams to reach their full potential. Since joining HandsOn in 2016, she has empowered thousands of students, families, employees and community members on the transformative power of volunteering to address social needs. Prior to joining the non-profit sector, Catherine led teams and ran flagship events at both OgilvyOne and The Economist Group. She holds a B.A. (Honours) in Communications from the University of Technology in Sydney.