About Me

Nice to e-meet you! My name is Cathryn Joy Purino and in this section, you’ll get a brief introduction of who I am, what I love, and some of my experiences.

I was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey across the Hudson River from NYC. First and foremost, I am a mother. I have a 1-year-old son who’s given me a renewed purpose for everything I do. Secondly, I am a lifelong student. I am a first-generation Filipina-American, and first-generation oncoming college graduate at Arizona State University CISA. I believe that we all have the capacity to learn through every stage of life and that this continual learning can be a source of fulfillment. I strive to have a growth mindset that allows me to be humble, open-minded, and resolute. Currently, my interests include weightlifting, cooking, anime, bouldering, and traveling. Being from the nation’s most ethnically diverse city, I love culture and diversity. I love experiencing other cultures, especially when it comes to food. I love learning about people and understanding them. Since moving to Dallas, TX in 2022, it has become a personal goal of mine to find community through connecting with others. Change occurs in times of adversity, and moving to another state where I don’t know anyone has placed me in an environment in which I can grow. After graduating from ASU this December, I hope to break into the tech industry as a project manager or change management consultant. I hope to achieve this while also working on my own entrepreneurial endeavors including opening a coffee shop/eatery and building a community of car enthusiasts in the Dallas area. I hope to incorporate my love of culture into the menu items at my coffee shop so that I can share my own cultural experiences with others. The main purpose for my coffee shop is to cultivate a diverse community with which I can express my love of food, culture, and people.

WORK AS A PROJECT MANAGER/CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT FOR A TECH COMPANY AND TRANSITION TO REMOTE WORK BY 2025

COMPLETE BUSINESS PLAN FOR MY COFFEE SHOP AND SECURE FUNDING

PHYSICAL COFFEE SHOP STOREFRONT OPEN BY 2027

ORGANIZE MAJOR FOOD MARKET EVENT WITH AT LEAST 20 VENDORS AND +10,000 ATTENDEES FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY