About me
Cathy lives with her wife, Sheila and daughter Jacqueline. Sheila and Cathy have been together 32 years. The family lives in Queens, New York.
Cathy spent many years as a Buddy in the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) Buddy Program visiting people afflicted with HIV/AIDS and assisting them with daily chores, advocacy and information. She worked on the issue of marriage equality from 1998 until 2015. She served as Board President from 2008 – 2015. Cathy has spoken all over the country about the rights, privileges and obligations that protect families only through the right to civil marriage.
Cathy is a founding member of Gays Against Guns, connecting with like-minded activists across the country on the issue of gun control. She also served as Board President of Equality NY, 2020 – 2022.
Cathy is proud to be a board member of the Gilbert Baker Foundation as well as the Stonewall Democrats of New York.
