Meet Cathy Moon

Candidate for Flagler County School Board District 1

Cathy Moon is a dedicated and enthusiastic public servant, parent, and advocate for Flagler County Schools and students, bringing excitement to every initiative she undertakes. She holds a BA in Health and Safety Education, a Graduate Certificate in Human resources and an MBA, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in program/project management with multiple federal agencies and increasing levels of responsibility, which culminated in an executive leadership role in Washington, D.C.

She is deeply inspired by several educators during her public education journey, as they ignited in her a lifelong love of learning. She is fueled by excitement for the future of Flagler County, and believes that fostering a challenging, educational environment where students are and will feel supported is paramount to their personal and professional success after graduation. She is deeply committed to the safety, education, and well-being of students, educators, and staff as her highest priority.

She has engaged with school activities, educators, parents, and the community. She will be accessible and responsive to the community and focus on clear communications.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE ACCOUNTABILITY

Background & Experience

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Health and Safety Education
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
Masters of Business Administration

Professional Expertise

30-year background as a public servant, particularly at the United States Postal Service, where she began as a letter carrier at a local post office and promoted to roles of increasing responsibility at the district, area, and HQ level, where she ultimately served as an executive.
Proven record in customer relations, project management, program management, fiscal management, Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement, approaching each role with enthusiasm and a genuine excitement for positive change.

Leadership Roles

Previously served as an executive with the US Postal Service, managing a budget of $280 million and a staff of up to 50
Successfully led a small, high-performing unit which utilized cross-functional project teams to drive $475 million in expenses from the organization over a three-year period while maintaining service standards

Local Connection

Cathy Moon and her husband Dan moved to Palm Coast in 2017 following retirement to be closer to their only grandchild, operating a small business together through 2024. Ms. Moon has been attending all school board meetings since last fall, driven by her curiosity and eagerness to learn about the district’s challenges and opportunities.