About Catherine

Rep. Catherine Wallen was born and raised in the 193rd Legislative District and was elected to represent it during a special election in March 2026. Catherine is proud to represent her family, friends and neighbors of the district in which she grew up.

Before being elected to office, Catherine spent eight years serving the public as district director for the 193rd Legislative District. In that role, she developed lasting relationships with residents and local leaders to make communities across the district better places to live, work, learn and play. She brings to Harrisburg know-how based in community involvement and constituent outreach.

Serving the residents of Adams and Cumberland counties is her top priority, as is ensuring their values and voices are heard loud and clear. She is committed to strong constituent advocacy.

Catherine owns and operates Orchard Views LLC, a small family farm in York Springs, where she lives with her husband, Dave. In her role as representative, she is a strong advocate for the agriculture community.

Before entering government service, Catherine worked in health care for over a decade as a financial caseworker for cancer patients and families where she assisted them through some of their most difficult moments. That experience shaped her commitment to compassionate, practical leadership.

She is active with the Adams County Republican Committee, serves as a board member of the Businesswomen of Gettysburg, is a member of both the Pennsylvania and Adams County farm bureaus and is a graduate of the Anne Anstine Republican Leadership Series. Catherine is also a member of East Berlin VFW Post 8896.

Catherine will continue to fight for the values of the constituents of the 193rd and the great people of Adams and Cumberland counties.
As a proud military family, Catherine and her husband have three grown children, including a son in the Navy and a daughter-in-law in the Air Force, and one grandchild.