Catherine Pajic
About Catherine Pajic
Catherine Pajic serves as the Deputy Director of Organizational Development at the Solidarity Center in Washington, D.C., a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in recruitment and organizational development, she has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including the National Democratic Institute and the Institute for War & Peace Reporting.
Work at Solidarity Center
Catherine Pajic has served as the Deputy Director of Organizational Development at Solidarity Center since 2020. In this role, she has overseen significant initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational culture, including a global staff assessment focused on workplace harassment. Pajic has also led recruitment efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing processes that improved efficiency and promoted diversity in hiring. Her experience at Solidarity Center builds on her previous roles within the organization, where she worked as a Recruiting Consultant from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Pajic holds a Master of Arts in Russian Area Studies from Georgetown University, which she attended from 1986 to 1988. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Boston University, studying there from 1982 to 1986. Additionally, she participated in a summer language immersion program at Leningrad State University named after A.S. Pushkin in 1986, focusing on Russian Language and Literature. Her educational background supports her expertise in organizational development and recruitment.
Background
Catherine Pajic has a diverse professional background, with extensive experience in recruitment and organizational development. Before her current position, she worked as a Manager of Global Recruitment at the National Democratic Institute from 2011 to 2017. She also held roles as Deputy Regional Director for Central and Eastern Europe and as an Election Observer in Liberia. Her earlier experience includes serving as Development Director at Alley Cat Allies from 1998 to 2002.
Achievements
During her career, Catherine Pajic has implemented various initiatives to improve organizational processes. She developed protocols for a centralized staff learning and development program and implemented measures to enhance compliance in procurement while ensuring quick turnaround times. Her leadership in recruitment during a global pandemic showcased her ability to adapt and innovate in challenging circumstances.