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Profile in Public Service: James Cathro (MPP ’16) Brings Passion for Service to His Role at the Batten School

James Cathro (MPP '16) is currently the director of finance and administration at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, but as a graduate of the Batten School and currently a U.S. Naval Reserves Officer, he brings a heart of servant leadership to all he does.

Date
November 2, 2022
Time
2 min read

This article is part of the series “Profiles in Public Service,” sharing the stories of Batten School community members making a difference in leadership and public policy across the past fifteen years.

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