Katie Linendoll is an Emmy award-winning TV personality and technology expert, appearing on CNN and the CBS Early Show and regularly contributing her expertise to magazines like People, People Style Watch, Marie Claire, Shape and Fitness. 
 
Prior to working on-air, Linendoll gained behind-the-scenes experience with ESPN and won an Emmy as associate producer for SportsCenter. Knowing what a producer wants and what it takes to create a show helped her transition to her new role in front of the camera, where she develops and creates all her own segments. Linendoll also co-hosted the Emmy nominated series, 'We Mean Business' on A&E and has blogged for Dell and Oprah.com. She has also worked on projects with AOL, Gizmodo and HP. She recently agreed to a one year deal with Lincoln and signed as a spokesperson for Polaroid. 
 
While the tech world is ever changing, her passion centers on finding and showcasing new, innovative technologies. Recent favorites include robotic lifeguards and new speech software for children with autism. RIT fostered my early passion for technologies.  I was challenged and taught programs that were advanced and applicable. The IT New Media program was a perfect fit for me and the biggest benefit was the environment: I learned and absorbed all I could from the brilliant minds that surrounded me every day. Additionally, RIT offered a unique on campus media experience through RIT SportsZone where I learned the ins and outs of TV production. This allowed me to transition into a full time position at ESPN, which then led to my current work for several major networks and national publications. I am grateful for my RIT experience and feel in comparison to other schools, I graduated way ahead of the curve.