Catherine Benz Jackson
About Catherine Benz Jackson
Catherine Benz Jackson is a Program Manager in Core Operations at Gecko Robotics, where she has worked since 2024. She has held various roles in organizations such as Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners and Stanford University, and she holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from Stanford University.
Current Role at Gecko Robotics
Catherine Benz Jackson serves as the Program Manager for Core Operations at Gecko Robotics. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's operational strategies and program management. Her role is based in New York, New York, where she works on-site to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of core operations.
Previous Experience in Strategic Roles
Before joining Gecko Robotics, Catherine Benz Jackson worked at Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) as the Director of Strategic Value Creation from 2021 to 2023. In this role, she focused on creating strategic initiatives that drove value for the organization. Additionally, she served as an Associate at SIP from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to various strategic projects.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Catherine Benz Jackson began her career with various internships, including a Product Marketing Intern position at Zendrive in 2017. She also interned at WattIQ (formerly Ibis Networks) in 2015 and volunteered as an intern at the World Resources Institute in 2014. These early experiences provided her with foundational skills in marketing, sustainability, and resource management.
Educational Background at Stanford University
Catherine Benz Jackson studied at Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Energy Strategy and Engineering and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Sustainability Science and Practice. Her education at Stanford equipped her with a strong understanding of energy systems and sustainable practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Consulting Experience at Urban Future Lab
In 2023, Catherine Benz Jackson worked as a Partnerships & Program Strategy Consultant at Urban Future Lab for six months. During this time, she focused on developing partnerships and strategies to advance urban sustainability initiatives, further demonstrating her commitment to impactful program management.