Catherine Pappas Keeping the team in line will be Expedition Director Catherine Pappas. Katie performed a similar feat during the 28 in 4 Guinness World Record trip by setting logistics, communication, contacts and means of transportation. Catherine brings so much positive energy that the team is extremely excited to have her on board. Although not completely familiar with high altitude mountaineering, Katie is determined to reach the top of Kilimanjaro with the other team members.