Katie Kennedy

Katie Kennedy has a diverse work experience, starting with their most recent role as the Director of Marketing & Communications at the Austin Parks Foundation since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked at the Austin Humane Society, where they held multiple roles. Katie began as the Interim Chief of Development & Communications from November 2022 to March 2023, and then transitioned into the position of Director of Communications from June 2020 to March 2023. In this role, they managed all communications for the organization, including online giving campaigns, newsletter appeals, and social media content. Katie also oversaw video projects, print materials, the organization's website, and programming for signature events.

Before their time at the Austin Humane Society, Katie worked at Cedar Crest College as the Communications and Content Manager, responsible for crafting and curating the college's story across various platforms. From January 2017 to May 2019, they managed public relations efforts, social media accounts, promotional materials, and monitored news mentions.

Earlier in their career, Katie worked at WFMZ-TV, first as an Executive Producer from February 2013 to January 2017, where they managed a team, wrote scripts, edited pieces, and generated story ideas. Katie also wrote a daily e-newsletter to drive viewership. Prior to that, they held the role of Producer from November 2009 to February 2013, responsible for producing a daily newscast, writing, editing, posting content online, and managing social media accounts.

Katie'searliest role listed is at WPMT-FOX43, where they worked as a Producer from August 2008 to November 2009.

Katie Kennedy obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication/journalism from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania between 2004 and 2007. Additionally, they completed a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Cedar Crest College from 2017 to 2019.