Catherine Borgia:
Ossining Resident and Community Leader

Catherine Borgia has a long history of volunteer involvement in many organizations in Ossining, including leadership or committee roles in:Catherine Borgia, Ossining Town Supervisor, with her husband Craig, daughters and dog Buddy

  • Ossining Communities That Care (founding member)
  • Rotary Club of Ossining (board member)
  • The Ossining Micro Fund (board member)
  • Ossining MATTERS (foundation supporting Ossining Schools)
  • Ossining Schools PTA
  • Girl Scouts of Ossining
  • St. Augustine’s Church
  • Ossining-Briarcliff Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  • Ossining School District’s Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee
  • Open Door Family Medical Center
  • Ossining Children’s Center
  • Interfaith Council for Action (IFCA)
  • Ossining Food Pantry
  • Ossining Public Library

In addition she has been active in statewide volunteer and advocacy organizations.

As the host of a public access cable TV show, Ossining News and Views, and the editor of a weekly email newsletter, Ossining This Week, Borgia works to keep Ossining informed about the many events and other happenings in the community.

Catherine Borgia and her husband Craig Johl moved to Ossining in 1991 and live here with their two children, who attend Ossining public schools. "We came to Ossining because of the scenic beauty and deep spirit of community involvement that we saw. We couldn’t imagine a better place to raise our children," she said.

Catherine Borgia was elected Ossining Town Supervisor in 2008.  Prior to this position she served for 4 years as Village Trustee and 7 years as Chief of Staff for Assemblywoman Sandy Galef.  She has 15 years’ experience in Marketing and Public Relations.  Borgia earned her BA from Binghamton University (SUNY) and an MBA from NYU-Stern School of Business.

Catherine Borgia's Volunteer Service

Catherine Borgia has dedicated herself to the Town of Ossining through her many volunteer activities. Not surprisingly, she was named Junior League of Northern Westchester Volunteer of the Year in 1999 and Family Ties Mother of the Year in 2008.

  • Ossining This Week, weekly email newsletter, Editor
  • Ossining News and Views, monthly cable public access show, Producer and Host
  • Westchester County Global Warming Task Force, Secretary, Government Sector subcommittee, 2007-present
  • Ossining Communities That Care, Founding Board Member 2003-present, Executive Committee 2006-present
  • Ossining Micro Fund, Vice President and Founding Board Member, 2005-present
  • Rotary Club of Ossining, 2006-present, Board Member 2007-present
  • Ossining-Briarcliff Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2006-present
  • Girl Scouts of Ossining, Leader, Troop 2341, 2003- present
  • St. Augustine’s Religious Education Teacher, 2002-present
  • Ossining PTA Council 2000-2008
  • Claremont PTA Executive Committee, 2004-2006, 2007-2008
  • United Way of Northern Westchester and Putnam, board member 2005-2007
  • Ossining Food Pantry, board member 2006-2008
  • Ossining MATTERS fundraising concert committee, 2004, 2006-present
  • Ossining Open Door fundraising committee member, 2001-present
  • Ossining Children’s Center fundraising committee, 2002-present
  • PTA President, Park School, 2000-2001, 2001-2002
  • Ossining School District Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee, 1999-2001
  • Junior League of Northern Westchester, President 2001-2002,
  • Communications Vice President, 2000-2001, Community Vice President, 1998-2000, Grants Director, 1998-2000, NYSPAC Chair, 1997-2000
  • Spring Street Association, IFCA 2001
  • New York State Public Affairs Committee, NYS Children’s and Families Task Force Chair, 1999-2001
  • The Bennett Conservatory scholarship committee, 2000-present
  • Westchester Self Help Clearinghouse, Compeer program 1992-1995