Catherine Cooney is the Director of Communications for Attendance Works, where she leads the internal and external communication functions of the organization. She is responsible for all digital and email content, social media accounts, and oversees the strategy to highlight Attendance Works research, policy and practice in the media.
Working with the Attendance Works team, Catherine develops and manages the national Attendance Awareness Campaign, where she collaborates with nonprofit and state partners to implement public awareness and increase participation at all levels in efforts improve student engagement and attendance.
Catherine has broad experience writing about government policy, international development and education. Prior to Attendance Works, Catherine created digital and public relations materials for the World Bank and US AID. She also was a reporter and editor for the American Chemical Society's leading environmental science journal. Catherine received her master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, and holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of California.
Contact Catherine Cooney via email: catherine@attendanceworks.org
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