Catherine Mercier-Baggett

Catherine Mercier-Baggett is an experienced professional in sustainability and urban planning, currently serving as the Director of Federal Technical Assistance for the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network since February 2024. Previously, Catherine held the position of Sustainability Manager for the City of Sandy Springs, where responsibilities included establishing the sustainability division and promoting environmental practices within the community. Catherine's extensive background also includes roles as Planning & Zoning Manager and Senior Planner at the Collaborative, Planner at Rockdale County, Watershed Stewardship Program Assistant at Cobb County, and various positions in planning and landscape design at Cooper Carry and Planex. Catherine's educational qualifications include a Doctorate of Public Administration in Public Policy and multiple degrees in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Biology from esteemed institutions.