Catherine Carson

Catherine Carson, RN, MPA, CPHQ, has 45 years of experience as a registered nurse in a career that has focused on healthcare quality since 1984 and patient safety since 2000. One of the first 200 nurses to become certified in healthcare quality in 1987, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Healthcare Administration. Prior to her 2022 retirement, Catherine was Senior Director and Chief Quality Officer at El Camino Health in Mountain View, California. Catherine grew up on a Central Valley peach ranch and has been coming to Monterey County for 40 years. She is a certified diver and founding supporter of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Catherine returned to the Central Coast to work remotely during the pandemic and now lives on the Highway 68 corridor.