Mrs. Kate Farmer

Katelyn Hamby Farmer is an adjunct instructor in the Department of Communication at Jacksonville State University, where she brings together academic experience and professional expertise in communications, digital media, and strategic storytelling. She also serves as Assistant Webmaster at Jax State, overseeing university web content, digital marketing initiatives, and social media strategy.

Farmer's work is rooted in a passion for storytelling and the power of effective communication to inform, connect, and engage audiences. Throughout her career at Jacksonville State University, she has served in several roles, including Web Content Specialist and Digital Content Manager. Her professional experience spans public relations, digital strategy, content development, audience engagement, accessibility, and data-driven marketing.

She earned a Master of Arts in English from Jacksonville State University in 2024 and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in English, in 2020. Her academic interests include professional and digital writing, strategic communication, and helping students develop the skills to communicate effectively across a variety of audiences and platforms.