Cathy joined OGC’s Board in 2019. She served as an executive director and CEO at various organizations since 1987, most recently leading the trade association, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Cathy also served as deputy treasurer for the state of California for seven years and as an analyst for the County Board of Supervisors in Santa Cruz for three years. In addition, she has served as a board member for various mission-driven entities since the 1980s. She has a B.A. in American Studies from the University of Santa Cruz.