Catherine E Freeman

Catherine came to the Bush Institute from HCM Strategists, a policy and advocacy consulting firm where she developed and managed their K12 practice. Before joining HCM in 2010, Catherine was Chief of Staff to the State Superintendent of Education for the District of Columbia, serving as the Principal Advisor on policy development and implementation, budget, and government relations. Previously, Catherine served in senior roles at the National Academy of Sciences and the U.S. Department of Education, where she was a top advisor and researcher on early childhood and K-12 policy. Catherine earned a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, a master’s of education from the University of Texas-Austin, and a doctorate in philosophy from Vanderbilt University.