Cathy Romanas

Senior Controller

Cathy Romanas joined IPS in April 2025 as Senior Controller to lead and manage all financial operations. She is excited to support an organization focused on building safe, secure, vibrant, and healthy communities where everyone can thrive!

Cathy has over 30 years of financial and operational leadership experience, beginning with six years of service as a Supply/Fiscal Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Other roles include school administration, San Diego Air & Space Museum Controller, and Assistant Controller at Jewish Family Service of San Diego.

Cathy earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego. She also completed countless hours of continuing education in the areas of accounting, MBA courses, project management, and nonprofit management. A long-time volunteer and advocate for equal rights, she served as a board member for several small nonprofit organizations and is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts and National Organization for Women.