Throughout her years of volunteering, Cathy has come to consider herself as a parent advocate who works to ensure parents and community have a voice in Poudre School District.

Cathy moved to Fort Collins in 1985 after graduating with a degree in Computer and Information Science from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Prior to raising a family, Cathy worked as a database developer for 12 years.

Poudre School District Director (2011 - )

School and District Related Committees:
PSD District Advisory Board (2004 - 2011)
2010/2011 - Secretary
2009/2010 - Secretary
2006/2007 - Chair
2005/2006 - Chair-Elect

PSD 101 - (Parent & Community Seminars and Education Fair) - (2008 - 2009)
2011 - Co-Chair
2010 - Chair

PSD Choice & Innovation Grant Process (2011)
May 2011 - Grant Review Committee
April 2011 - Application Review Process

PSD Calendar Committee (2005 - 2007 & 2010 - 2011)

Facility Design Feasibility Committee (2009 - 2010)

PSD Student Based Budgeting Committee (2006 - 2009)

PSD Small Schools Committee (2007 - 2008)

Boltz Middle School SAC (2010 - 2011)

Boltz Middle School PTO/Parent Group (2009 - 2011)
2010/2011 PTO Vice President

Kruse Elementary School SIT Team (2003-2009)

Kruse Elementary School PTO (2003 - 2009)
2008/2009 PTO President
2007/2008 PTO Vice-President