Born and raised in the eclectic gumbo of New Orleans, La, Catherine Noël headed to Baton Rouge after receiving an art scholarship to Louisiana State University. In college, Catherine won local, regional, and national graphic design awards. After graduating in May 2002 with a degree in graphic design, she went to work for a local advertising agency where she started up their in-house design department.
Entering the advertising and graphic design community, Catherine became involved in the Advertising Federation of Greater Baton Rouge where she helped design the campaign for the 2003 ADDY Awards. Catherine was awarded the Shining Star award for the most involved new member, and has since earned a spot on the Board of Directors. Leaving Baton Rouge in November 2003, Catherine backpacked through Europe for three months. Upon her return, Catherine joined Kerigan Marketing and travels the coast between the two offices. She is KMA's principal designer.