Director of Human Resources, Information Technology, Communications, & Operations
315-424-9485 x234
hkk39@cornell.edu
Administration
Hillary has a Master of Science in Food System Studies from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Marketing from Juniata College. Prior to moving to Syracuse, NY, in 2014, she completed a year of National Service with AmeriCorps in the Rural Health Service Corps, working with the Central New York RC&D/NRCS as a Food Access Facilitator on the CNY Bounty Project. Hillary later went on to work for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County as a Program Educator and Communications & Outreach Coordinator. She has a fervent passion for the human right to food and adequate nutrition, land-grant philosophy, agricultural policy, and sustainability.
She was a member of Leadership Greater Syracuse, Class of 2021, and is dedicated to having an active role in the Central New York community and collaborating with others to continue to build on its strengths, diversity, and opportunities for the future.
Hillary was also recognized as a 2026 Central New York 40 Under 40 honoree, helping to lead, shape, and grow the Central New York region.