For the past several years, Cathcart has organized a panel for the ECDC, a group working to help African Refugees. He has tried to use these workshops as a means to encourage broader support for this critical issue.

“Chris has become an integral part of our annual conferences.  Over the past several years he has coordinated conference sessions that critically examine the relationship between Africans and African-Americans; the impact of the media; and the role of African-American political and religious institutions in highlighting the plight of African refugees. These sessions have provided invaluable insights that directly impact the work we do.  Chris' involvement in our conference has become something of a tradition over the past five years, and I look forward to our continued partnership with him.”

Tsehaye Teferra, Ph.D.
President
Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc. (ECDC)

Along with speaking at schools and universities across the nation, Cathcart takes great pride in regularly returning to his alma mater to speak to classes and student groups. He serves as a mentor for Howard University’s journalism and public relations departments.

“I've always admired Christopher Cathcart as a man of integrity who keeps his word and truly gives back to his community and alma mater. Whenever he's in Washington, he makes it a point to visit Howard University and to share his vast expertise with our students. He employs the perfect blend of humor and reality in his down-to-earth discussions. And these aren't drive-by visits. Chris maintains contact with students, serving as a mentor, offering invaluable advice at any time on any subject, and introducing them to other professionals who can guide their careers.”

Ms. Yanick Rice Lamb
Professor of Journalism, Howard University 

Cathcart frequently speaks to journalism students at New York's famed The New School, offering messages of inspiration and professional encouragement.  

"Chris Cathcart has the unique ability to connect with everyone in the room and make them think of themselves in a much different way. He speaks to the people, not over them. When he’s done telling stories and providing motivational messages, the audience immediately wants to implement some of his concepts of changing the world, their world, for the better. His approach completely engages the audience. And there will not be a person who leaves the room without being a better human simply for listening to him speak. Cathcart is a captivating orator and an all-round good person."

Mr. Richard Huff
Author, Journalist and Adjunct Professor of Journalism