Cathy Jerome

Cathy Jerome serves as Vice President, Marketing & Communications for The Washington Spirit.

In this role, Jerome oversees the club’s strategic marketing initiatives, driving revenue growth, enhancing fan engagement, strengthening brand development, and overseeing all communications efforts.

Cathy brings decades of experience in sports marketing and brand management across five professional sports leagues and teams, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, Washington Capitals, Baltimore Orioles, Miami Dolphins, and in retail with Office Depot.

Prior to joining the Washington Spirit, she served as the Senior Director of Strategic Marketing for the Washington Wizards, where she was responsible for growing the Wizards fanbase by developing the short and long-term marketing strategy through all aspects of the Wizards brand including storytelling, brand development, creative content, generating revenue opportunities, project management, fan engagement, player/alumni engagement, and more.

Jerome holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theater Administration from Howard University, a MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Jerome is an active member of the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and currently serves as an adjunct professor at her alma mater, Howard University, teaching sports marketing.