Cathy Loerzel, MA

Co-Founder

Cathy Loerzel is one of the co-founders of the Allender Center, as well as an author, speaker, and story work coach. Cathy joined The Seattle School first as an MA in Counseling Psychology student in 2004. As a student she took on a staff role as Student Council Facilitator, and upon graduation, joined the team full time. Cathy served in a variety of positions, including in organizational development, event planning, and donor relations, and she played a key role in founding the Allender Center and growing its mission. She is also the co-author of Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals True Calling with Dr. Dan Allender.

Cathy enjoys taking advantage of Seattle’s endless outdoor activities with her husband (a fellow alumnus of The Seattle School) and her two children, or tending to chickens on their mini farm.