Kate Finley Woodruff has professional experience working both for the government and private sector. She held the position of Marketing Specialist with the Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food and Markets for five years, where she worked with commodity groups and various state agencies to collaborate and network on state, regional, and international marketing initiatives. Kate earned a MPA from the University of Vermont, interned with the Vermont Legislature, and taught as an adjunct instructor for five years before joining CDAE as an Lecturer.