Cr Cath Fowler lives in the southern suburbs of the LGA, with her husband and two daughters. Cr Fowler graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) degree, and holds a Certificate III in Financial Services and Strategic Leadership qualifications. Her career experience includes senior management roles in communications, marketing, partnerships, stakeholder management and business development, across the financial services and travel industries. Cr Fowler is proudly part of the local small business community running her own digital marketing agency, and having held board and committee positions with Coffs Coast BWN, Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce and a local aged care provider. Collaboration and community are both important qualities to Cr Fowler, who works on fostering great relationships and building connections.