Jessica Catalano

Jessica Catalano has extensive experience in educational advocacy and support for youth in foster care, holding various roles at Cardinal McCloskey Community Services since March 2013, including Assistant Director of Strategies For Success & Fair Futures, Education Supervisor, and Education Advocate. Responsibilities include conducting educational assessments, advocating for educational stability, managing student databases for funding, and supervising summer internship programs. Prior roles include Education Coordinator, where Jessica assisted younger youth in obtaining educational services, and HR Representative, managing employee records. With a Master's degree in English/Language Arts Teacher Education from Dowling College and a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the State University of New York at Oswego, Jessica carries a strong educational background complemented by experience as a substitute teacher across multiple school districts.