Catherine M.B. Young, Ph.D.
Global Language and Development Services Director, Senior Literacy and Education Consultant
Degrees
- Ph.D., Education, University of Wales, UK, 2011
- M.Ed., Literacy, University of Sheffield, UK, 2001
- PG Cert Teaching Hearing-Impaired Children, Lady Spencer-Churchill College, Oxford, UK, 1982.
- B.Ed. (Honours), Applied Education, University of Lancaster, UK, 1981
Current positions
- Certified Senior Literacy and Education Consultant, SIL International, 2012–2016, 2017–2021, 2022–
- Board Chair, SIL LEAD, 2021–
- Pathway and Module lead/MA Dissertation Supervisor, MA Language, Community and Development, Moorlands College, UK, 2019–
- SIL Global Language and Development Services Director, 2015–
Other professional experience and service
- MA Coordinator, Literacy Programme Development, Redcliffe College, UK, 2013–2020
- Board Member, LEAD Asia, 2016–2021
- SIL International Coordinator for Literacy and Education, 2014–2015, 2018–2020
- Director, LEAD Asia, SIL International, 2013–2014
- Language, Education and Development (LEAD) Coordinator, SIL Philippines Branch, 2010–2014
- Multilingual Education Coordinator, SIL Asia Area, 2008–2014
- Associate Director (Movements), LEAD Asia, 2008–2013
- Coordinator, Multilingual Education (MLE) (European Training Programme), 2010–2013
- Literacy Coordinator, SIL Philippines Branch, 1997–2013
- SIL International Literacy and Education Consultant, 2008–2011
- Associate Director for Academic Affairs, SIL Philippines Branch, 2002–2006
- Linguistic Researcher, Palawano: Brooke’s Point, Philippines, 1991–1999
Professional memberships
- Editorial Board, “The Normal Lights: Journal on Education and Teacher Education”, Philippine Normal University, National Centre for Teacher Education, Philippines
- British Association of Literacy in Development. Board Member 2020–; Member 2014–
- International Advisory Board, The Asian Journal of English Language Studies, Sto. Tomas University, Philippines. 2013–
- Comparative and International Education Society of North America, 2009–
- Linguistic Society of the Philippines, 2001–
Language proficiencies
- English (eng): ILR 5
- Palawano, Brooke’s Point (plw): ILR 2
- Filipino (fil): ILR 2+
Research interests
- Multilingual education
- Education policy and planning
- Participatory development practices
United Kingdom