Catherine Beasley

Catherine Beasley currently serves as the Director for Industry and Community Engagement in the Division of Economic Development at the University of Arkansas. In this role she is dedicated to fostering collaboration between the University of Arkansas, industry partners, and local community organizations to drive innovation and economic growth in Arkansas.

During her six years in various roles at the University of Arkansas she has served in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and the Offices of Career Connections. Prior to joining the U of A, Catherine worked in marketing where, most recently, she managed print and digital projects in support of Sam’s Club. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in advertising and public relations from the University of Arkansas.

Catherine is a lifelong Arkansan and a native of Fayetteville where she and her husband, Cody, are now raising their children.