Kathleen Casey brings a unique perspective to Catholic schools due to her multiple leadership positions in corporate and educational environments, where she has been instrumental in achieving strategic and operational goals and objectives. In her work with Catholic schools, Kathleen has an established track record of increasing development and enrollment, building influential networks, and enhancing the sustainability and spirituality of faith communities. By leveraging private sector corporate experience to benefit Catholic schools, Kathleen helps optimize both "mission and margin."
Kathleen Casey is currently a Senior Partner with Partners in Mission, consulting with administrators and boards to develop strategic plans for Catholic schools across the United States. Before joining Partners in Mission, Kathleen served as Associate Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport (DOB), C.T. She was responsible for advancing sustainable school models and supporting DOB faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Kathleen also served as President of Immaculate High School (IHS) in Danbury, CT, for six years. Under her leadership, the School balanced the budget, grew enrollment, refocused and engaged the School Advisory, athletic, and Home School Boards, and fostered community relations. During Kathleen's tenure, development increased fivefold, and enrollment grew over 30%, all while increasing diversity and balancing the male/female ratio. Kathleen also led the School Boards' efforts to develop and implement a current and streamlined approach to marketing and strategic planning.
Prior to her career in academia, Kathleen spent 10 years as a Business & Senior Strategic Planner for General Motors Corporation where she was responsible for the marketing and strategic development of several key domestic and international business units.
Kathleen earned an M.B.A. from the American Graduate School of International Management and a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
