Hanlon named communications manager for Iowa Pork

Olivia Hanlon has joined the Iowa Pork Producers Association team as the new communications manager. She comes to IPPA from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, where she served for four years as an agricultural and natural resources specialist for the ISU Small Farms team and worked as the executive secretary for the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association.

Hanlon grew up on a diversified livestock farm outside of Madrid, Iowa. She received her bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from Iowa State and is pursuing a master’s degree in business analytics. Hanlon will be focusing on the Iowa Pork Producer magazine, news releases and website content and prepare materials for the Iowa Pork Congress.