Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.
Cathy L. Helm has been the Inspector General for the Smithsonian since 2014. Prior to her arrival at the Smithsonian, Helm worked in various positions with the U.S. Government Accountability Office since 1979.
She leads the office responsible for conducting audits and investigations of Smithsonian’s programs, making recommendations related to policies and regulations, and keeping Congress informed about problems and deficiencies found.
Helm holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University and a master’s in public administration.
Related Resources
- Cathy Helm Named Smithsonian Inspector General, news release, Smithsonian Institution
- Inspectors General, Cathy Helm, Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency