Catherine Tonsberg is a senior policy analyst in Regional & Community Outreach at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, where she conducts applied quantitative and qualitative research on economic opportunity and financial well-being. Her work focuses on consumer finance, including barriers to accessing affordable credit and financial services, and strategies to expand economic mobility for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals and communities. She also brings expertise in economic development, labor markets, and the federal and state policy landscape affecting LMI households and communities.

Catherine is the author of peer-reviewed research and contributes reports, policy briefs, and other publications for a wide audience. Her work translates research and data into actionable insights that inform policy and practice. Prior to joining the Bank in 2019, she worked in roles focused on policy research and legislative affairs and worked as a community organizer and labor union organizer. Catherine holds a Master of Public Affairs from Brown University and a Bachelor of Arts in politics, philosophy & economics, with a minor in law & policy from the University of Washington, Tacoma.