Freedom Forum appoints Kathryn Kennedy to new position

12.12.00

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ARLINGTON, Va.— The Freedom Forum has appointed Kathryn (Kate) Kennedy to the new position of director/partnerships and initiatives, effective Jan. 1, 2001.

Kennedy is a veteran newspaper recruiter and editor, serving previously as manager/news staff recruiting for Gannett Co. She earlier held editing assignments at three Gannett newspapers: The CincinnatiEnquirer, the News-Press in Fort Myers, Fla., and the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, S.D. She also has been actively involved with the Associated Press Managing Editors, including chairing its management committee for the past three years.

"Kate Kennedy's career credentials, her contacts in the newspaper industry and her experiences as a recruiter and editor make her an excellent addition to The Freedom Forum family," said Charles L. Overby, Freedom Forum chairman and chief executive officer. "She will be instrumental in helping expand our partnerships with newspapers."

Kennedy will report to Mary Kay Blake, senior vice president/partnerships and initiatives, and her work initially will focus on The Freedom Forum's efforts to help recruit and place people of color in newspaper newsrooms. A native of Minnesota, Kennedy holds a degree in journalism and sociology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

"Kate's skills as a project manager will help us advance our partnerships and priorities and achieve even greater results," said Blake.