4-H is a community-based educational program of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service that involves youth, ages five to 19, in exciting experiential learning activities. 4-H members have the opportunity to: learn and develop essential life skills through numerous project areas; make new friends through 4-H meetings, events, camps and other activities; develop leadership and public speaking skills; and explore areas that may lead to future careers.

        Polk County 4-H members, and adult and teen volunteers participate in community clubs, after-school programs, special interest clubs, independent clubs or school enrichment programs.  During the summer months even more opportunities are available through residential camp in the Ocala National Forest, 4-H Legislature and 4-H Congress (for teens), and Shooting Sports Camp. 

        Educational Background:

        Master of Public Administration, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 2006
        Bachelor of Arts, English, Business and Technical Writing, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 1998

        Experience:

     1999-Present - 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Polk County Cooperative Extension Service
     1998-1999 - AmeriCorps Public Allies Delaware, New Castle County Cooperative Extension, 4-H Program Assistant, Urban Programs and Marketing

        Honors and Awards:

        National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Achievement in Service Award, 2006
        Florida Association of Extension 4-H Agents Rookie of the Year Award, 2003
        Healthy Start Coalition of Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties, Inc. HERO Award, 2003

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