Cathy Cook
Sr. Administrative Assistant, Environmental and Science Technologies, Environmental Science and Technologies Department

Brookhaven National Laboratory
Environmental Science and Technologies Department
Bldg. 815, Room 1-34
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-3509
ccook1@bnl.gov
Cathy Cook is a proactive and resourceful professional with extensive expertise in administration, automation, event planning, and project management. Since joining Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) on August 1, 2022, Cathy has supported the Office of Research Partnerships and Technology Transfer (RPTT) and the Export Control Office (ECO) as a Senior Administrative Services Assistant. Before her time at BNL, she brought her skills to several manufacturing and high-voltage electronics engineering firms, contributing to operations, human resources, quality management, and marketing initiatives.
Currently, Cathy supports the Environmental Science and Technologies Department at BNL. In her role, she manages travel logistics, expense reporting, and event coordination. As Procurement Liaison, Cathy oversees credit card purchases, requisitions, and contracts, and she also serves as the Guest Information System (GIS) Administrator. Additionally, she provides vital support for HR-related tasks.
Cathy is an active participant in the Administrative Community of Practice Meetings and proudly serves as a member of the Administrative Professionals Steering Committee, further demonstrating her commitment to collaboration and professional growth.
Expertise | Education | Appointments | Awards
Expertise
- Procurement/Subcontracts/Service Contracts
- Guest Information System (GIS) Administrator
- Personnel Requistions/Recruiting/Pay Contracts/Misc Payments
- Travel/Expenses
- Conference/Workshop/Seminar/Meeting Coordinator
- STI Publications Contact
- Approving Official
- Proposal Preparations
- Property Management Representative
- Shipping Memos
Education
Business Administration and Automation with Minor in Accounting - BMCC
Professional Appointments
Administrative Professionals Steering Committee (APSC) Member
Admin Community Member
Awards & Recognition
Brookhaven National Laboratory Spotlight Award - 2024

Brookhaven National Laboratory
Environmental Science and Technologies Department
Bldg. 815, Room 1-34
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-3509
ccook1@bnl.gov