Cathy is a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School, Penn State, and St. John’s University School of Law. She practiced law in New York City before returning to Philadelphia, where she worked for Rawle & Henderson. She is married to Brad Mortensen, and is the proud mother of Anne, an animation screenwriter, and Colin, a middle school teacher.

During the 22 years she has lived in Radnor, Cathy has developed a well-earned reputation as a person who brings our community together. While serving as Interim Commissioner for the Third Ward from May to November of 2021, Cathy advocated for storm water solutions, worked to have the State maintain its roads, pushed for extending out-door dining, and lobbied state Legislators, Senators and Federal Officials to help fund necessary infrastructure projects.