Catarina Oliveira has worked since 2003 in the cultural sector, employed by IPPAR, IGESPAR and, more recently, the General Directorate for Cultural Heritage (DGPC). During this period, she has conducted research in the fields of Movable and Immovable Heritage. She is currently part of DGPC's Unit for Movable and Immaterial Heritage, working in the team responsible for the inventory and classification of National Treasures.