Cathy Ringstaff is a Senior Research Associate at WestEd with the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program. She has worked extensively on evaluations in the areas of science and mathematics and has also worked on numerous projects related to technology use in education.

Prior to joining WestEd, Ringstaff worked for 10 years as lead evaluator for the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) project, and was responsible for conducting and managing research related to technology integration. As a result of her work in the area of technology, Ringstaff has published numerous research papers, presented at conferences, and co-authored Teaching With Technology: Creating Student-Centered Classrooms, published by Teachers College Press.

She received an EdS in evaluation, as well as a doctorate in educational psychology from Stanford University.