Catherine Harvey
About Catherine Harvey
Catherine Harvey is a Senior Policy Program Manager at the Urban Institute, with a background in policy analysis and management spanning over a decade. She has held various positions at UnidosUS and AARP, contributing to significant policy research and analysis.
Work at Urban Institute
Catherine Harvey serves as a Senior Policy Program Manager at the Urban Institute, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on policy analysis and program management, contributing to the organization's mission of providing data-driven insights to improve public policy. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to address pressing social issues and inform policy decisions.
Previous Experience at AARP
Before joining the Urban Institute, Catherine Harvey worked at AARP in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She held the position of Senior Policy Advisor from 2018 to 2021, where she provided strategic guidance on policy initiatives. Prior to that, she was a Senior Policy Research Analyst at AARP from 2016 to 2018, focusing on research that informed policy development and advocacy efforts.
Experience at UnidosUS
Catherine Harvey has extensive experience at UnidosUS, formerly known as the National Council of La Raza. She worked there in various capacities from 2007 to 2016. Initially, she served as a Policy Analyst for three years, followed by a role as Senior Policy Analyst for six years. Additionally, she managed the Economic Policy Project from 2013 to 2016, where she led initiatives aimed at improving economic opportunities for Latino communities.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Harvey holds a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University, which she completed in 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Spanish from the University of Delaware in 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in policy analysis, economic policy, and community advocacy.
Contributions to Policy Research
Catherine Harvey contributed to the feature 'Nine Charts about Wealth Inequality in America,' which highlights critical issues related to economic disparities. This work reflects her commitment to addressing wealth inequality and informs her policy advocacy efforts.