Cathy Standiford, Senior Manager, has developed her expertise in strategic management, organizational development, team building, operations analysis, and problem solving during 27 years of public sector experience.  Before joining Management Partners she held executive level positions in three California communities, including assistant city manager for the City of Santa Ana, city manager for the City of La Palma, and deputy city manager for the City of Garden Grove. 

An ICMA Credentialed Manager since 2004, Cathy is recognized for her knowledge of municipal government operations and policy issues.  She is a skilled facilitator and trainer, and serves as an adjunct professor for California State University Fullerton’s Public Sector Leadership in the 21^st Century program.