Catherine Stapleton '24

About Catherine

Catherine is a Program Coordinator at the William & Mary Washington Center, where she helps create academic and professional experiences that connect students to Washington, D.C. She manages short-term programs including Winter Seminars, Summer Session, and Verified, working with faculty, staff, and external partners to bring each program to life.

She also oversees student housing and leads the Center’s partnership with the Preparing for Life as a University Student (PLUS) program. In addition to her program work, Catherine supports marketing and branding efforts for the Center to help strengthen external communications and student engagement.

Catherine is a proud William & Mary alumna with a B.A. in Government and History and was a participant in a Washington Center program herself. She stays connected to the university through the Society of 1918 and her service on the Young Guarde Council. She’s driven by a love of storytelling and supporting those around her, and she cares deeply about creating experiences that help students make the most of their time at W&M and beyond.