Catherine Mirenda is an accomplished professional in the retail and education sectors, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology since January 2018, where Catherine develops engaging content and teaching strategies. Previously, Catherine held significant leadership roles at JCPenney from March 2020 to January 2023, including Vice President and Divisional Planning and Allocation Manager for Women's, Men's, and Kids' divisions, driving sales and inventory productivity for multi-billion dollar businesses. Catherine also founded Catherine Mirenda LLC in 2019 and has extensive experience from Macy's, where roles included Group Vice President and Divisional Planning Manager, overseeing substantial sales volumes across various product categories. With a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology, Catherine Mirenda combines educational expertise with a strong retail management background.