Catherine Perez

Catherine Perez is a seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience in product and design, known for her innovative and inclusive solutions.

As the CEO and founder of Famm, Catherine has focused on empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and consumers by showcasing brands and services, aiming to have a lasting positive impact on the community.

Prior to Famm, Catherine served as the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of HealthSherpa, a leading ACA enrollment platform that assisted millions in accessing subsidized health coverage.

Catherine's expertise was recognized when she won the Salesforce $1M hackathon for her design of an intuitive iOS healthcare plan app.

A proud advocate of the LGBTQ+ community, Catherine is dedicated to using her skills to promote diverse and intentional businesses, inspiring future queer innovators.

She holds a BA in Graphic Design/Art from Adelphi University and has also pursued Full Stack Web Development and Frontend Web Development programs at Thinkful.

Catherine's professional journey includes roles at various organizations such as Soothe, Layer, HealthCareLove, The Climate Corporation, PayPal, Proper Technologies, OnQ Solutions, Williams Sonoma Inc, and EK Success.