Cathy brings over 20 years of HR experience to the Ketcha Outdoors board, with a keen interest in talent acquisition, employee relations, and talent development. She has held HR positions at Martin’s Point Health Care, Specialized Bicycles, L.L. Bean, CIEE, and Hannaford Supermarkets, where she built, led, and scaled a wide variety of strategic HR programs. Now, as the owner of Catherine Nugent HR Consulting, LLC, she continues to help organizations grow and thrive.
Cathy holds an M.A. in the Management of Human Resources from the University of Gloucestershire (England) and a B.A. in Communication from the University of Southern Maine. When she’s not busy with work, you’ll probably find her outside—she’s a registered Maine Guide who loves stand-up paddleboarding, cycling, running, and pottering in her garden with her partner Peter. She is also a proud volunteer with Portland Wheelers, where she helps bring joy to individuals with disabilities through special cycling experiences. Inclusivity and wellness are her passions, both in her professional work and her community involvement. Cathy and her daughter Zoe share a special connection to Camp Ketcha, which they both attended.