Andrea Cato

Andrea Cato is a Lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the Department of Information Science. She teaches courses on data storytelling and visualization, including INF 385T: Special Topics in Information Science (2022–2024). Andrea also works as a Senior Data Enablement Engineer at Workrise, an Austin-based startup, and has held roles such as Senior Data Intelligence Analyst and Senior Technology Architect at the University of Texas at Austin.

• MS in Information Studies, University of Texas at Austin
• BA in English, New Mexico State University

Her research and teaching focus on Data Visualization and Data Storytelling, bridging technical data analysis with effective communication strategies. Andrea’s professional background includes roles at ExxonMobil Upstream Research as an Information Specialist/Research Librarian, highlighting her interdisciplinary expertise.

Email: andrea.cato@austin.utexas.edu