Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear and Roger Thomas, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP), announced the appointment of Angela Blank as the World Equestrian Games Agricultural Liaison for Kentucky. She will also serve as the director of public affairs for GOAP.
"The World Equestrian Games will bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to our state and the Kentucky Experience will showcase the best Kentucky has to offer, including our agricultural heritage: Kentucky Proud products, which includes locally grown food," said Beshear.
"With Angela’s background in communications and passion for promoting Kentucky agriculture, we are excited to have her as the agricultural liaison for this international event."
As the World Equestrian Games Agricultural Liaison, Angela will be in charge of coordinating and promoting Kentucky agriculture’s role in both the Kentucky Experience and the World Equestrian Games as a whole.
Angela most recently worked as the director of public relations for Kentucky Farm Bureau. Previously, she worked in the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy, for nearly five years, as the director of communications.
As director of public affairs for GOAP, Angela will be working on policy issues and public relations. She will work collaboratively to develop relationships and enhance the public's understanding of the mission of GOAP and the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund.
"I am pleased to have Angela leading the effort on this once in a lifetime opportunity for Kentucky agriculture," said Thomas.
"Angela’s background and expertise make her a perfect fit to serve as the World Equestrian Games Agricultural Liaison and to direct GOAP’s public affairs activities."
