Catherine Soper

Catherine Soper has extensive work experience in various roles related to communications, public affairs, and marketing. Catherine is currently serving as the Director of External Affairs & Business Development at the Port of Everett, a position they have held since January 2024. Prior to this role, Catherine worked as the Communications & Marketing Director and Public Affairs Manager at the same company. Catherine also has experience as a Public Affairs Specialist and Executive & Properties Administrative Assistant.

Before joining the Port of Everett, Catherine worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Everett Silvertips Hockey Club in 2011. Catherine also gained experience at the Port of Everett in previous years, serving as a Communications Assistant and Public Relations Intern.

In 2009, Catherine had an internship as a Strategic Communications Intern at the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l. Catherine also served as an Account Lead for the Ellensburg Downtown Association (EDA)-PRSSA Partnership in 2008, where they were responsible for writing press releases and feature stories to promote Ellensburg, Washington.

Additionally, Catherine held leadership roles at CWU PRSSA and completed a Retail Management Internship at Nordstrom in 2008.

Overall, Catherine Soper's work experience demonstrates their expertise in external affairs, business development, communications, public affairs, and marketing.

Catherine Soper earned their Associate of Arts & Sciences degree with an emphasis in communication from Everett Community College, where they studied from 2005 to 2007. Catherine then went on to Central Washington University, graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Catherine'smajor was Public Relations, and they also pursued a minor in Fashion Merchandising.