Ms. Jimenez has worked at the intersection of photography, technology and culture as producer, programmer and curator for over 20 years.

She is the former Brand Studio’s Head of Production for Lucid Motors where she was responsible for overseeing all creative content production from TV commercials and social-first content to developing a custom font for the Brand. Prior to Lucid Motors, she held the role of Executive Producer for Imprint Projects, a creative agency. She was responsible for producing short-form content, social content, printed matter and experiential activations for brands such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Levi’s, Sonos, Everlane, method, Dropbox, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Allbirds and many more.

Prior to her post at Imprint Projects, she led the Los Angeles-based, non-profit organization, the Lucie Foundation, as the Executive Director. The Lucie Foundation's mission is three tiered: to honor master photographers; to discover and cultivate emerging talent; and to promote the appreciation of photography through various programs, which Jimenez has spearheaded during her tenure. The Lucie Foundation is best known for hosting the annual Lucie Awards and the International Photography Awards, held simultaneously at Carnegie Hall every October. “If the Lucies are the Oscars of the photography world, then Cat Jimenez is its Cecil B. DeMille. Not only does she have an eye for talent, she celebrates it, too. For her hard work and dedication to the craft, she deserves a statue of her own,” says Glenda Bailey, Editor-in-Chief of Harper's Bazaar.

She has directed and produced content pieces for the most celebrated photographers of the 21st century including Albert Watson, David Bailey, Peter Lindbergh, Patrick Demarchelier, Carrie Mae Weems, Dawoud Bey, Graciela Iturbide, Richard Misrach, Mary Ellen Mark, Nan Goldin, Julius Shulman, Bruce Davidson, William Klein, Duane Michals, Elliot Erwitt, Deborah Turbeville, Tina Barney, Sarah Moon and many more.

In 2009, Ms. Jimenez co-founded the annual, city-wide initiative, Month of Photography Los Angeles which presents 30 days of programming. MOPLA's mission is to create a comprehensive, citywide, collaborative effort that brings together media partners, galleries, institutions and museums in celebration of the photographic form. From outdoor building projections, artist talks and lectures, to exhibitions and screenings, MOPLA provides a platform for the enthusiast, collectors, emerging photographers, and the seasoned and master shooters. 2019 marked the last year of the festival.

Since 2015 to date, she has acted as the Photography Director for the National YoungArts Foundation Young Arts Week in Los Angeles and now sits on the Photography Panel for Young Arts Week in Miami, Florida. The organization’s mission is to identify the most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary and performing arts, and provides them with creative and professional development opportunities throughout their careers. Notable alumnae include poet laureate Amanda Gorman, Viola Davis, Doug Aitken, Jason Moran, Billy Porter, Kerry Washington and hundreds more.

Most recently, Ms. Jimenez has created a new photography festival in Los Angeles entitled DALA, which will debut in the Fall of 2025.