Catherine Best

Catherine Best currently serves as Chief of Staff - West for the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Program at Systems Planning & Analysis since June 2025, providing high-level administrative and coordination support. Prior to this role, Catherine Best was engaged in various administrative positions, including managing executive calendars and travel for NAVAIR at Precise Systems, contract support at the U.S. Department of State, and serving in administrative roles at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Catherine Best began the professional journey as an administrative assistant at Soltesz, focusing on visitor management and communications. Currently, Catherine Best is pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Management at the College of Southern Maryland.