Catherine Nakalembe is the Executive Director of The Xylem Institute and a world renowned expert in environmental science. She is a recipient of the Africa Food Prize and leads the NASA Harvest Africa Program. Her professional background includes extensive work in remote sensing and its application to food security and agricultural resilience. Catherine focuses on empowering communities through the intersection of data science and environmental justice. She is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists in the global south to use satellite technology for social good. Her leadership has significantly influenced international policy regarding climate adaptation and resource management.