Cathy McBride

CATHY MCBRIDE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE In November 2016, Cathy McBride joined the ACSA Governmental Relations team. After graduating California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo Cathy spent the next two decades participating in public policy issues with the Department of Education, as well as working in the Office of Senator Jack O’Connell and continues her passion for students’ educational rights with ACSA. Most recently, Cathy served as the Deputy Legislative Secretary for the Office of Governor Brown, advising the Governor on all higher education issues. Cathy brings years of media training, strategic development, and oversight surrounding federal education policy issues. She is recognized for her extensive knowledge in K-12 education policy and is regularly in contact with legislators and their staff to further the progress public education. Cathy handles issues related to charter schools, child health & nutrition, higher education, mental health, STEM, and special education. For questions regarding these issues, contact Cathy at cmcbride@acsa.org.