Katy O'Connell - Ignite Newark II:  From Cow to Cone - Ice Cream in the Making
Channel: Ignite Newark
Date: 2011-06-17

If you know Katy O'Connell, then you know she has a love for agriculture, ice cream--and social media.
Four the last four years, Katy's been working for the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources as its Communication Manager. Prior to coming to UD, Katy worked for seven years with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control managing environmental programs and educational outreach.
Wearing many hats day today at UD, Katy manages media relations, web and photography support, numerous writing projects, social media and is continuously building the College's alumni network and working on special projects like the community favorite --Ag Day.
Combining her passion for agriculture and enthusiasm for social media with her creative thinking and superior management skills, Katy has been at the forefront of the development of the newly opened UDairy Creamery--from managing the staff and building a booming social media presence to getting media coverage and even helping develop new ice cream flavors.
Of course, Katy presentation title this evening is very fitting: "From the cow to the cone: ice cream in the making."