Honoree Cathy Jusino has strong ties to the Whitestone community both as a former resident and banking professional serving the needs of local residents and businesses.
Cathy grew up in Whitestone and attended local schools. She began her financial services career nearly 16 years ago at Astoria Bank, as a part-time teller, gradually moving on to positions of increasing responsibility and leadership. As a Regional Manager for 15 Astoria Bank branches in Queens, Nassau and Westchester she managed branch operations to achieve high levels of performance, while helping to mentor and provide professional development for managers and staff. Today, as Manager of Astoria Bank’s Community Development program, Cathy draws on both her vast retail banking
Cathy grew up in Whitestone and attended local schools. She began her financial services career nearly 16 years ago at Astoria Bank, as a part-time teller, gradually moving on to positions of increasing responsibility and leadership. As a Regional Manager for 15 Astoria Bank branches in Queens, Nassau and Westchester she managed branch operations to achieve high levels of performance, while helping to mentor and provide professional development for managers and staff. Today, as Manager of Astoria Bank’s Community Development program, Cathy draws on both her vast retail banking