Kate Donaghey
School of Professional Advancement
(she/her)
cdonaghey@tulane.edu
Education & Affiliations
- MPA, Tulane University
- BA, Political Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Certificate, Interior Design, Massachusetts Bay Community College
- Certificate, Gender, Leadership and Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston
Biography
Kate Donaghey is an adjunct professor in Tulane University’s John Lewis Public Administration Program, where she teaches Public Policy Foundations. A Tulane 34 recipient and SoPA MPA graduate, she currently serves as Undersecretary and Chief of Staff for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education under Governor Maura Healey and brings extensive experience in education policy, legislative affairs, and public leadership to the classroom.
Courses Taught
- MPAD 6000 Public Policy Foundations
Professional Experience
- Massachusetts Great & General Court: House of Representatives & state Senate
- Hunt Alternatives & Hunt Family Office
- Massachusetts Teachers Association
- Executive Office of Education - Office of the Governor of Massachusetts
Areas of Expertise
- Policy Development & Analysis
- Political & Campaign Strategy
- Budget Development & Managment
- Legislative Affairs
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data-Driven Decision Making
