Katie Jones is a member of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's marketing and communications team, where she provides creative direction and branding strategies to support the Institute in communicating it's Real. Life. Solutions. In her role, Katie enjoys working with the Institute's many stakeholders and partners to promote the stories of faculty, staff, and students making a positive impact across the state of Tennessee and beyond.

Prior to joining the Institute, Katie served in various roles as a data visualization specialist for the UT System, marketing manager for the UT Research Foundation, and graphic designer for a Knoxville-based technology startup. She holds a bachelor's degree in art with an emphasis in graphic design from Carson-Newman University. Outside the office, Katie enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, thrifting, and spending time with family and friends.