Katelyn Cannon Email & Phone Number

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

As the Business Lead, I drive strategic initiatives, securing crucial sponsorships, fundraising, develop our teams website, and maintain the team's social media platforms. Simultaneously, as a Team Engineer and Pit Crew Member, my role revolves around designing, analyzing and enhancing the performance of our go-kart.

Founded a non-profit corporation and 501(c)(3) with the mission of protecting and preserving koalas and other endangered wildlife through educational programs and other awareness initiatives both virtually and in-person. Raised $9,750 for the benefit of the Koala Hospital (Australia), constructed and shipped wildlife drinking stations to both Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (Kenya) and William Holden Wildlife Foundation (Kenya). Led a global petition initiative in support of a Koala Protection Act to the Australian Prime Minister of Environment.

Appointed by the Scoutmaster to serve as a youth member of the adult leadership team. Providing consultative advice and guidance to all youth members on all aspects of scouting. Effectively performing as Acting-Scoutmaster in the leader’s absence, when necessary.

Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader to assist her with the leadership of Patrol Leaders’ Council, weekly Troop meetings and all other scouting activities. Served as acting Senior Patrol Leader during her absence. Heavily responsible for driving significant improvement of our Scout advancement records.

Elected by the youth members to be solely responsible for the overall operation of the Troop that included planning and execution of the Patrol Leaders’ Council, weekly Troop meetings, and of all other scouting activities. Led a team of two Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders and five Patrol Leaders in the management of 60 Scouts to ensure our Troop’s goals were achieved, including leading the Troop to a successful post-pandemic return to in-person scouting.

Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader to serve as the Troop Guide. Responsible for providing guidance and mentorship to new Scouts with their advancement requirements and understanding of the Scouting program.

Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader to serve as the Troop’s Scribe. Solely responsible for establishing standard practices of recording critical meeting minutes and maintaining attendance records at Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings, weekly Troop meetings and other scouting activities.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Relations And Strategic Communication

Activities and Societies: Director of Public Relations for Excalibur Club (Residence Hall Club) Business Lead, Team Engineer, and Pit Crew.

Bachelors Of Science - Bs, Marketing

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: President and Founder of the Koala Conservation Crew Club: Further the mission of the Koala Conservation Crew.