--- title: Insights on local government communication | Kathleen Rode description: Kathleen Rode joined the DandeLions Digital team in February 2023 as the Digital Communications Content Coordinator. Prior to joining DandeLions, Kathleen has worked as an event coordinator and client representative as well as owner of her own retail business. Here, along with in person sales, she specialized in social media, on-line sales, email marketing, and website development. Prior to her adventures in retail, Kathleen was in the financial advisory business working in the reinsurance space. Kathleen is a board member for 2 schools and one local non-profit. She is a graduate of Rosemont College with a degree in Communications. She resides in Broomall, PA with her husband and 4 children. In her spare time, Kathleen enjoys spending time with her family and her Irish Setter, Trooper. 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[The Story Behind Our Flag](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/the-story-behind-our-flag) ![Picture of Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png?width=50&name=KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png) [Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode) June 13, 2024 [![](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hubfs/DD%20Anniversary%203-1.png)](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/dandelions-digital-celebrates-6-years) ## [Dandelions Digital Celebrates 6 Years!](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/dandelions-digital-celebrates-6-years) ![Picture of Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png?width=50&name=KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png) [Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode) February 15, 2024 [![](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hubfs/DD%20Groundhog%20Day%202024.png)](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/the-groundhog-blog) ## [The Groundhog Blog](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/the-groundhog-blog) ![Picture of Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png?width=50&name=KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png) [Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode) February 2, 2024 [![Gratitude](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hubfs/thanksgiving!.png)](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/with-gratitude) ## [With Gratitude...](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/with-gratitude) ![Picture of Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png?width=50&name=KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png) [Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode) November 21, 2023 [![](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hubfs/Image20231106091223.png)](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/election-day-know-before-you-go) ## [Election Day: Know Before You Go](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/election-day-know-before-you-go) ![Picture of Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png?width=50&name=KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png) [Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode) November 6, 2023 [![Daylight Saving Time](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hubfs/DD%20DST%20(1).png)](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/time-for-a-change) ## [Time for a Change](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/time-for-a-change) ![Picture of Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png?width=50&name=KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png) [Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode) November 3, 2023 [![](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hubfs/Red%20Simple%20World%20Blood%20Donor%20Day%20Instagram%20Post.png)](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/consider-blood-donation-in-honor-of-world-blood-donor-day) ## [Consider Blood Donation in Honor of World Blood Donor Day](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/consider-blood-donation-in-honor-of-world-blood-donor-day) ![Picture of Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png?width=50&name=KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png) [Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode) June 21, 2023 [![](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hubfs/_Social%20Media.png)](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/local-government-week-tips-how-townships-can-use-social-media-effectively) ## [Local Government Week: Social Media Tips for municipalities](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/local-government-week-tips-how-townships-can-use-social-media-effectively) ![Picture of Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png?width=50&name=KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png) [Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode) April 14, 2023 [![](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hubfs/Volunteers.png)](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/local-government-week-2023) ## [Local Government Week 2023: Consider Volunteering in Your Community!](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/local-government-week-2023) ![Picture of Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png?width=50&name=KKR-Headshot.png%3Fauto=compress%2cformat%26ixlib=php-3.3.1%26mask=ellipse%26w=250%26h=250.png) [Kathleen Rode](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode) April 11, 2023 First Prev [1](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode) [2](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode/page/2) [Next](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode/page/2) [Last](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/author/kathleen-rode/page/2) ![dandelion-dust](https://blog.dandelionsdigital.com/hubfs/logos/dandelion-dust.png "dandelion-dust") ## Creating a social media strategy can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. 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