Meet Cathy

Cathy Giessel was born and raised in Fairbanks. Her father was a Wien Airlines Captain, and her mother was a homemaker and attorney.

Education

Fairbanks Catholic School through 8th grade
Lathrop High School graduate
Bachelors of Science, Nursing, University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Masters of Science, Nursing, University of Alaska Anchorage

Cathy has been married to her husband Richard for 48 years. They have three married children and seven grandchildren.

Cathy is a registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in Anchorage, the MatSu and Rural Alaska.

Cathy served 10 years in the Alaska Senate (2011-2020) representing Eagle River and Hiland Road areas, East Anchorage, Stuckagain Heights, Anchorage Hillside, Indian, Bird, Girdwood, Whittier, Hope, Seward, Moose Pass, Cooper Landing, Sterling and Nikiski.

Legislation Passed

Resource Development
Healthcare Costs and Access
Children with Disabilities
Arctic Policy
Education and Treatment for Addiction
Foster Care Support
Behavioral Health Treatment Access

Current Volunteer Community Service

Behavioral Health Board
School-Based Clinic Volunteer
Health Fair Volunteer
Foster Care Volunteer
Faith Based Youth Leader