Catherine Li is a Private Credit Analyst at Barings, having previously served as a Legal and Policy Intern at the Human Rights Foundation and an Associate Consultant at 180 Degrees Consulting. Catherine gained experience as a Global Investment Grade Intern at Barings and contributed as a Staff Writer for the Columbia Political Review. Early career highlights include an Assistant Editor/Reporter role at Starkville Daily News, where Catherine covered community events and conducted in-depth interviews. As a Research Assistant at Mississippi State University, Catherine collected data for a study on Adversity and Resilience Training and presented findings at a symposium. Catherine holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science from Columbia University and graduated with a High School Diploma from Starkville High School.