Cathy grew up in a military family, mostly living at Ft Campbell and Ft Knox. Her family moved to Florida her freshman year of high school. Cathy served 3.5 years in the Air Force. She separated due to a high-risk pregnancy. After her daughter was born, she was a stay home mom for 10 years. Cathy became a Police Officer in 1999, she served 20 years. Cathy is currently working towards completion of her degree in Psychology.

During Cathy’s freshman year of high school, she became addicted to alcohol and drugs. She credits her mother and daughter for her sobriety. She has been drug free for 35 years and sober for 20 years. Cathy has seen many friends and family die from their addictions. Cathy works at educating families who have loved ones with addiction, in the hopes they will not turn their backs on them. Cathy truly believes if not for her mother and daughter she would not be with us today.

My Why:

My why is because being a Veteran and Police Officer for 20 years I have learned the meaning of “Brotherhood” and looking out for one another. I was fortunate to have individuals placed in my path to help me on my journey to recovery. It is now my turn to help those in need fight their demons and win.