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Cathy Areu

Founder of Catalina Magazine & Fox News Correspondent “Liberal Sherpa”

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Biography

Cathy Areu, a print journalist at heart, is the founding publisher of Catalina magazine — the first Latina magazine dedicated to breaking the stereotypes of Latinos in the U.S. since 2001. Catalina magazine is an international, bi-monthly lifestyle magazine found digitally and in print, with a global reach of over 400 million readers. Read More >

In 2006, she published her first book of high-profile interviews, Latino Wisdom; and in 2008, she began her television career as news analyst on CNN, HLN, and MSNBC. She’s currently working on her second non-fiction book: We’re Only Human, based on a variety of VIP interviews with politicians, business leaders, celebrities, and other notables.

Cathy Areu is currently known as the “Liberal Sherpa” on Fox News’ top primetime show Tucker Carlson Tonight. She is also a regular commentator on Fox’s top-rated shows including Fox and Friends, Hannity, The Ingraham Angle, Watters World, Cavuto LIVE, and more.

Cathy is currently the host of two podcasts: The Liberal Sherpa (in English) and CATALINA: Conversaciónes VIP (in Spanish).

From 200 to 2012, Cathy worked as a contributing editor for the Washington Post Magazine — interviewing notables inside the Beltway including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, FBI Director Robert Mueller, President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Laura Bush, Civil Rights Leader Dorothy Height, Animal Activist Jane Goodall, and many more.

During President George W. Bush’s final year in office, Cathy served as a Senate-approved, Senior advisor in communications for Health and Human Services.

Cathy Areu's work as a leading Latina in media and business has been recognized by companies and organizations including the Oxygen Network, the Global Diversity Group, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Florida State University, and Nova Southeastern University. In fact, in 2014, Manhattan proclaimed October 14 “Cathy Areu Appreciation Day.” Read Less ^

Speaker Videos

What is Latinx?

¿Qué es Latinx?

A Guide To Academic Achievement for Diverse Students

Hispanics and the “Race Card”

Will Cubans Help Trump Take Florida | TYT's The Conversation

On Immigration and ICE Raids

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A Guide: To Academic Achievement for Diverse Students, Built on a Lifetime Of Experience & Caring

Meet Cathy Areu, or maybe you already know her. She has built a career, not shy, but driven to break stereotypes, show others her diverse world, and reveal that anything is possible when there’s belief in the small things — like a Latinx little girl who went against many odds. (In this case, Cathy is that young child of immigrants who was told not to speak English until she was 6 ... but she’s not unlike many students facing any diversity and challenges today.) Read More >

Yes, we know today’s student body is diverse. But, according to the census over the past 20 years, it’s actually been very diverse, and changing, with no signs of slowing down. This, Cathy knows for a fact — as a diverse ESL (English as a Second Language) student turned ESL teacher turned immigrant college graduate student (in Holland) to college professor in Europe and back to the U.S.

Finally, this all led Cathy to share her experiences as a faculty instructor, speaking about her diverse world with European graduate professors; to Kentucky public school staff and students; to Chicano college students in Baylor, Texas; to university diversity language and media departments in Tallahassee, Fla. With a masters in Education and a passionate for fellow professionals, Cathy can prove that she’s walked the walk and is talking the talk.

From African, African American, Latino, Latinx, to Gender Studies, there’s a goal we all must achieve: to increase the development of culturally responsive instruction and a curriculum for the diverse student on campus. As a student, Cathy wanted and needed to be seen and heard. As a faculty member, everyone must remember to see and hear all students. And, as Cathy loves to point out, it’s easy because it’s all about caring. And that’s what everyone in education does every day. Care.

Diversity is about a history, a background, a culture, and a life that naturally creates and inspires a culturally relevant curriculum. It’s imperative to the academic success of all students in a learning environment. Let’s facilitate and develop an equitable learning experience for all diverse students to increase their academic achievement.

If Cathy believes her successful learning environment — of being seen and heard — led to so many dreams being reached, then that’s the answer! Seeing and caring. As a teacher, a professor, and a professional development speaker, Cathy sees and hears from so many! From diverse students to passionate educators and faculty — everyone cares — and dreams do come true.

Let’s see and hear our next generation of diverse students because, we know, the sky is the limit when we work together. Read Less ^

Getting Heard in this Noisy Political Climate

Catalina: The Active Voice of the Latina Community

Hands-On Success: The Entrepreneurial Element

A Girl & Her Controversial Brand

Liberals vs. Conservatives: The Debate that Won't End

The War on Media: Is it Real? (Yes!)

Being the Liberal Voice on Fox News

Testimonials

"We had a phenomenal time with Cathy Areu! She was wonderful. I loved that she was interactive and patient with the students. She was accommodating and allowed flexibility in our schedules. She allowed the students plenty of time for questions and provided them with great insights and memorable stories. She was willing to spend time with the students after the program for pictures and questions. Cathy also interacted with the students on social media before getting to Augusta which helped cause a buzz of interest before her arrival. Given the opportunity we would certainly have her back to interact with our students and help them better understand how to respectfully disagree and how to reflect upon their personal interest and agendas and understand that they may not always agree with things straight across party lines."

- Augusta University

"Cathy Areu was the perfect speaker. My class loved her. She talked to them about how she used her FSU literature degree to remake herself as a high school journalism teacher, visiting professor in the Netherlands, writer for the Sun-Sentinel, contributing editor for the Washington Post Magazine, founder and publisher of Catalina magazine, and news analyst for FOX."

- Florida State University

"Cathy Areu was amazing, just as I guessed she would be when we first talked about her a few years ago. We tried something different, a workshop that was very successful. The TV show was incredible. And the luncheon with members of the Hispanic business community was a huge hit. She’s fabulous!"

- University of Central Florida

"It was a pleasure to finally meet you. I want to thank you for sharing with our women what can happen when you feel that change is needed and you take it into your own hands ('I sold my car and started my magazine…!'). Your story was one that many could identify with. Thank you for taking time out of your busy life to 'breathe' with us! You were the icing on the cake."

- Extraordinary Women Paying it Forward Event

"The visit by Ms. Cathy Areu was greatly appreciated by those who attended her talk. She was engaging, humorous, instructive, and encouraging--particularly for the students. There was a cadre of Latina students who gravitated towards her. Areu was very approachable and was gracious enough to spend time with them (and others) during the Q&A period and the following reception. My staff and I really enjoyed her company. From picking her up at the airport to dropping her off at the hotel last night, she was remarkably conversational, self-effacing, witty, and personable. She truly wanted to meet our goals and expectations, and she did!"

- University of Northern Iowa

"Having you with us last night was terrific!!! You really added to our occasion and everyone appreciated learning how often in speaking woman to woman so many barriers come down in terms of your being able to have the candid conversations that are such a hallmark of your success. We have received so many 'thank-you’s' from women (and a couple of men) who truly appreciated your authenticity last night. Thanks again for helping to shape our evening."

- Extraordinary Women Paying it Forward Event

"We wanted to tell you how much we thoroughly enjoyed Cathy’s speech at the Global Diversity Group Meeting last month. Her honesty and energy were a breath of fresh air and certainly not conventional. My co-worker and I work at Comcast Cable in the advertising department and as two African-American women, we could certainly relate to the challenges she mentioned, but they have definitely helped form her into a great role model! We are also glad because those challenges helped in making Catalina a great success."

- Account Executive, Comcast Cable Advertising

"I was a representative from the Women's Center here on Siena Campus. I just wanted to write to you and tell you how much I enjoyed the dinner and presentation you made. You are definitely an inspiration to all women. I can’t wait to see next month’s issue. Thank you once again, it was great!!"

- Siena College

"I saw you at Siena College. I just wanted to say thank you very much for coming to speak. I was very inspired by your speech; I loved hearing about your experiences. I wish you much luck with the future of your magazine, and I hope the television show works out as well."

- Siena College

"THANK HER for choosing to come to Cleveland and to speak at Cuyahoga Community College. Her talk was inspiring. Her life's story is also. Keep it up! My students LOVED her talk. We all enjoyed her presentation so much, she really has a great story to tell."

- Cuyahoga Community College

"Out of all my years of doing banquets, Cathy Areu by far was one of the better speakers. She connected with the audience in a way that I haven’t seen many speakers do. The event ended at 8 pm and an hour and a half later, there were still attendees of the event in line, patiently wanting to talk to her. She stayed and talked in detail to every single one of them. She left an impact that will be remembered by all that was there for many years to come."

- Baylor University

"Cathy connected with the audience so well. Hours after that the banquet was over, she was still talking and taking pictures with attendees. She was phenomenal."

- Baylor University