HR communication, policy & compliance are Cathy’s current focus. Her new role evolved from HR’s desire to fully engage federal and state compliance requirements, bolster communication within the HR office, as well as to the JMU community and to develop/update policies to align with university processes. Cathy’s past HR roles have been Employee Ombudsperson, Management Services Representative, and Recruitment Specialist. She is a Madison ’78 alumna and also earned a degree from Ferrum College. The letters “PHR” refer to her Professional in Human Resources designation. She is a member of the Shenandoah Valley chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers (SVSHRM) and the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR).