Cathy shares her home with rescued dogs Buddy, a Chiweenie adopted from San Jose Animal Care Center, and Bella, a Golden Retriever adopted through Rescued Love From Taiwan. Thankfully Buddy and Bella are both gracious hosts to the many foster dogs that are also regularly in residence.

Before joining the POMDR Board in 2019, Cathy volunteered first with children and seniors, and then full time in animal rescue, particularly in the area of marketing and communications. In November 2014, she cofounded Silicon Valley Pet Project. A couple years later she began volunteering with and fostering pups for Jake’s Wish Dog Rescue, and then in 2017 also joined the volunteer team at POMDR, helping with office duties, transport, special events, home checks and walking brigades.

Cathy had a 20-year career working in in-house advertising and then as a freelance production artist for several companies including JCPenney. She then left the corporate world and started her own business as a Personal Concierge and Organizer. She retired in 2011 and moved to England for two years with her husband for his work. They bought their home in Carmel in 2016 and continue to split their time between San Jose and Carmel, where she also volunteers delivering Meals on Wheels.

Cathy received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Advertising Art from North Texas State University.

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