Catherine Gong

Catherine Gong is a seasoned professional in the retirement and benefits sector with extensive experience, currently serving as a Senior Defined Contribution Analyst at Colorado PERA since March 2017. Prior roles include Defined Contribution Analyst II and Defined Contribution Analyst, along with a position as a Retirement Representative at Empower Retirement, where customer account support was provided. Catherine's background also encompasses member services in pension and insurance at Church of the Brethren Benefit Trust, financial aid assistance at Midwestern Career College, and customer service roles at Macy's. Prior experience includes coordinating youth mission trips at Church of the Brethren General Offices and progressing from a student employee to Senior Crew Leader at Pollock Dining Commons. Catherine holds a B.A. in Sociology, Italian, and International Studies from Penn State University, complemented by international educational experiences in Ghana and Italy.