Catherine Guarino

Director of Student and Academic Affairs

School of Public Policy

Education

BA, Social Science, Providence College
MPA, University of Connecticut
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management, University of Connecticut

Professional Experience

Administrative Program Director, UConn School of Public Policy
Advising and Orientation Coordinator, UConn Hartford Campus
Academic Advisor, UConn Hartford Campus

Catherine Guarino

Catherine Guarino is the Director of Student and Academic Affairs for the School of Public Policy. In this role, Catherine directs enrollment management, outreach, and student services functions for the School. She is also the instructor for PP 5372 Capstone Portfolio and the School liaison with the Pi Pi Alpha Honor Society. Prior to joining SPP, Catherine worked in the Office of Student Services at UConn Hartford coordinating the advising and orientation programs for undergraduate students. She also taught two courses in UConn’s First Year Experience program: UNIV 1800 University Learning Skills and UNIV 1820 Study Skills. Catherine earned her Master of Public Administration and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from UConn in 2010.