Catherine S.

Catherine S. has a strong background in business development and economic growth. Catherine'smost recent position, starting in 2023, is as the Executive Vice President of Business Retention & Expansion at AdvanceCT. Prior to that, they held various roles at Choose New Jersey, Inc., including Chief Business Development Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, and Senior Vice President of Development. In these positions, they oversaw new business development opportunities, lead generation, and the scholarship and internship program. Catherine also served as the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the Lt. Governor of New Jersey from 2014 to 2015. Before that, they were the Director of State Marketing at the New Jersey Department of State - Business Action Center from 2010 to 2014 and the Director of Outreach at the NJ Economic Development Authority from 2008 to 2011. Catherine's career started at the NJ Commerce Commission, where they held the role of VP Marketing from 2004 to 2008.

Catherine S. obtained their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on General studies, from Ramapo College of New Jersey. Catherine attended the college from 1981 to 1985.