Cat Merrill

Cat Merrill has a diverse work experience spanning over ten years. Cat started their career as a Project Manager at The University of Arizona in 2012 and worked there until 2020. In 2018, they became a CSDC Program Manager at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, where they worked until 2020. Currently, Cat is working at RUDA-CARDINAL, INC. as the Director of Program. In addition, they hold the position of Chief Financial Officer and Owner at the same company since April 2022.

Cat Merrill earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Northern Arizona University from 1997 to 2001. Later, from 2002 to 2005, they obtained a Master of Science in Optical Science with a field of study in Remote Sensing and Vicarious Calibration from the University of Arizona.