Germaine Catchpole is Anishinaabekwe originally from Lac Seul First Nation in Treaty 3 territory, with relations in Serpent River First Nation. Germaine’s educational background is in community development. She has also completed post-graduate studies in fundraising and resource development.

Germaine currently works as a fundraising consultant. Germaine has worked as a professional fundraiser for the past several years in both Indigenous-led organizations and non-Indigenous led organizations. Motivated by her own lived experience, she strives to contribute to Food Sovereignty initiatives. She also owns and manages her food product business, Mnopgwad Preserves.