Meet Our New Staff

Kat Cordero

Hi everyone! I'm Kat Cordero, and I'm excited to join the team as your new Association Program Coordinator! My journey to this role has been shaped by my passion for community, education, and helping others. As a former 4-H volunteer, I dis­ covered my love for animals, which led me to earn a bachelor's degree in biology from SUNY Geneseo and later become a licensed veterinary technician.

After six rewarding years in veterinary medicine, I transitioned to software support, where I discovered my love for building meaningful relationships while assisting others. This experience reignited my desire to directly impact my community, ultimately guiding me back to the 4-H program and this incredible opportunity.

I'm thrilled to be here and to contribute to the 4-H mission of empowering youth through education. I truly believe in the program's ability to foster growth, connection, and opportunity for young people, and I'm honored to be part of such a meaningful initiative.

Outside of work, I live locally with my husband and our four cats. We love hiking, exploring the outdoors, and spending time in nature.

I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you and working together to make a difference in our community. Feel free to reach out to me at  kc2299@cornell.edu.  I'd love to connect!

Kelley Doolin

Hi everyone, my name is Kelley Doolin and I am the new Agriculture and Food Systems Educator for Schoharie and Otsego Counties. I am very passion­ate about agriculture and education; I look forward to putting both together in this position.

Growing up in Albany County, I was very active in 4-H and primarily participated in horticulture projects until my family moved to a more rural part of the county where we had the space to raise animals as well. I attended SUNY Cobleskill, receiving my bache­lor's degree in Agricultural Business Management with a minor in Ag Education and my associate's degree in Animal Industry.

Since graduation I have managed my home farm, raising poultry, dairy goats, hogs, and growing a gar­den. I worked at the Dairy Processing Center at SUNY Cobleskill and was part of the team that got the plant built, open and running. Most recently, I was the Farm Manager at Indian Ladder Farms in Albany County where I was responsible for oversee­ing the orchard, berries, and field crops.

I am excited to join the CCE Schoharie-Otsego team and promote agriculture in these counties. I look forward to meeting and connecting with all of you!

You can reach me at kmd322@cornell.edu.

Last updated April 10, 2025