Acting up for creative change
Acting up for creative change
In conversation with activist/actor Catherine Joy White
Date: Tuesday 13 October
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm (UK time)
Location: Online
Join actor, writer, activist, and UN advisor Catherine Joy White in conversation with Warwick Director of Communications and respected broadcaster, Satnam Rana-Grindley.
With a career that’s already included recognition at Cannes, an appearance in TV titan Bridgerton, founding her own production company, and an award-winning first book, Cat is a creative powerhouse who’s found a way to splice art with agenda-setting activism.
As well as honest reflections on some of the most pressing issues facing arts and artists today, Cat will share her most special Warwick memories, how (and why) she’s learned to say no, and why the ways we all support and engage with culture matter now more than ever.
In conversation with...
Catherine Joy White
Actor, author, filmmaker, CEO, and gender advisor for the UN; BA English and French, 2015
Activist and CEO of Kusini Productions, Cat's expansive work strikes that elusive balance of holding power to account while remaining personal.
Cat appeared in the latest season of Netflix global smash hit Bridgerton as Miss Timmons, as well as taking on the role of Ruby in Martina Laird’s new play, Driftwoodat the RSC and London’s Kiln Theatre. Since founding Kusini Productions in 2020, Cat has written, produced, and directed several short films - including Fifty-Four Daysin which she starred alongside Celia Imrie. She has earned recognition at the Cannes Film Festival, and secured a place on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
Cat has found success as an actor, author, producer, director, ambassador, activist, mentor, gender expert, and advisor to the United Nations (UN).
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Host
Satnam Rana-Grindley
Director of Communications - Corporate Brand, University of Warwick
Satnam spent more than two decades at the BBC, where she served as a broadcaster, journalist, and Arts and Culture Correspondent working on regional, national, and international news programmes, before moving into the corporate sector and joining Warwick in 2024.
With a passion for strategic storytelling, Satnam leads the Communications Team to grow the University's reputation in line with its 2030 vision to be one of the world’s exceptional universities.
She has hosted several Warwick events, including at your 60th Anniversary Alumni Reunion in November 2025.