Cathy Gaynor

With more than fifteen years of committed energy and focus in the field of leadership development, Cathy Gaynor has been instrumental in the growth of Emergent. Her role as Managing Partner has continued to evolve. She serves as the lead architect of our programming, paving our clients’ paths toward their highest potential. For the past several years, Cathy has also served our clients as a Certified Coach. Working as part of the Emergent team, she has facilitated our signature LeadFORWARD program, while also working with individuals as a private leadership development coach. Cathy works with clients to navigate their leadership journey and develop customized solutions that address their needs. She is passionate about building long-term client relationships founded on trust and integrity.

Cathy launched her lifelong learning journey in Central New York, earning her associate degree from Onondaga Community College and a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Business Education from SUNY Oswego. The education she received provided her with the opportunity to develop her talents in various management roles for several successful CNY-based companies, before ultimately partnering with Emergent.

In addition to her family (husband Tim and daughter Meghan) and professional commitments, Cathy enjoys giving back to the community. She serves on the CNY ATD (Association for Talent Development) committee for the CNY Best Award and previously served on the board of the YWCA for six years. She also worked with Junior Achievement on their Young Women’s Symposium. Cathy appreciates that these organizations focus on helping women grow and achieve healthy relationships with work, home and community, and shares in their mission to empower women in Central New York. Other organizations to which she contributes her time and talents include Father Champlin’s Guardian Angel Society and Paige’s Butterfly Run.

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