Cat Beaudoin is an artist, educator, and community-arts programmer currently residing in Boston, Massachusetts. Beaudoin received their bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and History from Washington & Jefferson College outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their curiosity led them to experiment with several mediums and visual art canons. While in Arizona, Beaudoin established their roots as an elementary art teacher and grew passionate for arts ability to address community needs. They began to integrate themselves into various sectors of the art world: government, schools, non-profits, community happenings, and various cultural events. This experience gave them insight to the interconnectivity of the art world while illuminating the systems supporting select demographics. Beaudoin received their masters degree in Community Arts Education from Lesley University (Cambridge, MA) in 2021. Their research explored the role of Black and Indigenous artists and community organizers in remediating environmental degradation directly affecting their neighborhoods.