Michigan State University Extension

4-H Youth Development

 

 

Michigan 4-H Youth Development Programs
STATE 4-H STAFF DIRECTORY

Updated June 17, 2009

Last Name Listing

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

This section is organized by last name. Unless otherwise indicated, everyone in this section shares the following contact information:

[Name]
4-H Youth Development
Michigan State University Extension
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
Phone: 517-432-7575 (main number)
Fax: 517-355-6748
E-mail: msue4h@msu.edu
Internet: http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/

A few staff members listed here are based in other units of MSU Extension, such as Family and Consumer Sciences or the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Education and Communication Systems (ANRECS). Their responsibilities that are directly related to Michigan 4-H Youth Development work are listed here.

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Adams, Patricia (Patty)
Editor
Communications
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: curriculum development support, 4-H web site updates, edit educational and marketing materials, support for Rebecca McKee, Marian Reiter.
Phone: 517-432-7637
E-Mail: adamspa5@msu.edu
Allen, Laura
Career and Entrepreneurship Education Coordinator and Blue Ribbon Coordinator
Family Economics and Consumerism
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: MSU Extension program support, Career Education, Youth Entrepreneurship, Going Solo and Mini-Society grants, MSU Entrepreneurship Faculty group, MSUE Community Economic Development AoE and Family Resource Management AoE, IGNITE youth entrepreneurship Information/Portal Chair, Blue Ribbon youth enrollment software training, CYFC (Children, Youth, Families & Communities) internships, 4-H related scholarships.
Phone: 517-432-7632
E-Mail: lacourse@msu.edu
Applegate, Renée M.
Extension 4-H Youth Educator and State 4-H International Exchange Coordinator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Cultural and global education, international 4-H exchange programs.
Jackson County Extension
1699 Lansing Ave.
Jackson, MI 49202
USA
Phone: 517-788-4292 (Jackson County) OR 517-432-7624 (State 4-H Office)
Fax: 517-788-4640 (Jackson County) OR 517-355-6748 (State 4-H Office)
E-Mail: applega1@msu.edu
 

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Belonga, Joyce P.
Extension 4-H Youth Agent and State 4-H Natural Helpers Coordinator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Natural Helpers peer helping program.
Mackinac County Extension
County Building
100 Marley St.
St. Ignace, MI 49781
USA
Phone: 906-643-7314
Fax: 906-643-0353
E-Mail: belonga@msu.edu

Bodfish, Kimbirly
Associate Program Leader
Family Resiliency and Human Development
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: On-campus cochair of the Human Development AoE (Area of Expertise) Team
Phone: 517-432-2118

Email: rindfle2@msu.edu

 

Boge, Cynthia (Cindy)
Program and Management Services Director
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Michigan 4-H Foundation financial management, grants and endowed funds related fiscal reporting.
Michigan 4-H Foundation
240 Spartan Way
East Lansing, MI 48824-6005
USA
Phone: 517-353-6692
Fax: 517-432-3310
E-Mail: boge@msu.edu
Booth, Cheryl (Cheri) N., Ph.D.
Assistant Director for MSU Extension and State Leader for Children, Youth, Families and Communities
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Overall 4-H program management and policy, Michigan 4-H Statistical Report (ES-237), CYFC (Children, Youth, Families and Communities), 4-H Congress, Michigan 4-H Guiding Principles for Positive Youth Development, National 4-H Council liaison, office management, Quarterly Impact (Partner) Reports, campus-based 4-H personnel, risk management.
Phone: 517-355-0265
E-Mail: boothc@msu.edu
Borgman, Monica
Program Assistant and State 4-H Natural Helpers Coordinator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Natural Helpers peer helping program.
Isabella County Extension
200 N. Main St.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
USA
Phone: 989-772-0911 ext. 302
Fax: 989-773-1622
E-Mail: borgman5@msu.edu
Bottomley, Lisa
Mentoring Specialist
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Provide training and technical support to staff and AmeriCorps members working on or considering youth mentoring initiatives; assist programs in efforts to meet Quality Program Standards for Youth Mentoring; create and distribute resources related to youth mentoring; provide support to mentoring collaboratives; Real Colors facilitator; assist staff in understanding/navigating programming with special populations (court involved youth, foster care).
Phone: 517-432-7622
E-Mail: lbottoml@msu.edu
Brooks, Anne
Office Assistant III
CYFC Overall Management
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Support, administrative assistant to Cheri Booth
Phone: 517-432-7623
E-Mail: brooksa@msu.edu
 

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Chapin, Julie A., Ph.D.
Coordinating Program Leader, 4-H Youth Development
Senior Program Leader and On-Campus Cochair of the Volunteerism AoE
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Volunteer development and management, staff development, risk management, insurance and liabilility, 4-H alumni relations, Michigan 4-H Statistical Report (ES-237), on-campus cochair of the Volunteerism AoE(Area of Expertise) Team, 4-H Participant Age Policy , Blue Ribbon youth enrollment software administration, Michigan State University Extension Volunteer Selection Process, Michigan 4-H Guiding Principles for Positive Youth Development, 4-H financial accountability and management, North Central Region Volunteer Forum, Upper Peninsula Regional Linker (campus-based 4-H staff link to county-based 4-H staff), mentoring programs, Corporation for National and Community Service 4-H Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps Initiative.
Phone: 517-432-7608
E-Mail: chapin@msu.edu
Contreras, Dawn A.
Coordinating Program Leader, Family Resiliency and Human Development
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Parenting adolescents.
Family and Consumer Sciences
Michigan State University Extension
251 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
USA
Phone: 517-353-3886
Fax: 517-353-6343
E-Mail: contrer7@msu.edu
Crane, Jill
Secretary
Food, Nutrition, Health and Well-Being
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities:
Support for B'Onko Sadler
Phone: 517-432-7617
Email:


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Dann, Shari L., Ph.D.
Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Environmental and outdoor education projects, Project FISH.
Department of CARRS
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
USA
Phone: 517-353-0675
Fax: 517-432-1699
E-Mail: sldann@msu.edu
DeDecker, Jacob (Jake), Ph.D.
Program Leader
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Animal science and livestock projects, including beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, horses, poultry, rabbits, sheep, swine; animal science summer events; inclusive programming, including the Proud Equestrians Program (PEP); 4-H Cloverbuds (5- to 8-year-old) programming; companion animals projects, including dogs and cats; Leader Dogs for the Blind and Service Puppies; pocket pets projects including cavies, hamsters, gerbils, rats and mice; club and group development; 4-H Communications Day; State 4-H Awards and Recognition Program; county fairs; plant, soils and gardening projects; veterinary science; aerospace; computers; North Regional Linker (campus-based 4-H staff liaison to county-based 4-H staff).
Phone: 517-432-7604
Fax: 517-355-6748
Email: dedecke4@msu.edu
Domecq, Joseph (Joe)
Dairy Youth Specialist
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Dairy cattle projects, 4-H Dairy Days.
Department of Animal Science
Michigan State University
1250F Anthony Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1225
USA
Phone: 517-353-7855
Fax: 517-353-1699
E-Mail: domecqjo@msu.edu
 

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Ellerhorst, Gloria
Secretary
Leadership, Citizenship and Service
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Compiles annual Michigan 4-H Statistical Report (ES-237), Blue Ribbon youth enrollment software training and support, 4-H Exploration Days enrollment, Capitol Experience, volunteer training workshop enrollment and planning; 4-H volunteer and family LISTSERV management; support for Vanessa Holmes, Betsy Knox, LuAnne Kozma, Cyndi Mark, Chris Stickney.
Phone: 517-353-2922
E-Mail: ellerg@msu.edu

 

Elshoff, Dale
Conservation Education Specialist
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: 4-H shooting sports program, environmental education.
Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies (CARRS)
Michigan State University
131 Natural Resources
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
Phone: 517-355-1712
E-Mail: elshoff@msu.edu
Evans, Steve V.
Distance Learning Coordinator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Video-based distance learning, video development.
ANR Communications
Michigan State University
321 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
USA
Phone: 517-432-1555
Fax: 517-355-1804
E-Mail: evansst@msu.edu
 

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Frendo, Molly
Associate Program Leader
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: 4-H Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps Initiative
Phone: 517-432-7606
E-Mail: frendo@anr.msu.edu
 

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Geuns, Kenneth R. (Ken)
Youth Livestock Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Animal science projects, livestock (including beef, sheep and swine) projects, veterinary science programming, 4-H animal science summer events.
MSU Department of Animal Science
Michigan State University
1287K Anthony Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
USA
Phone: 517-353-2924
Fax: 517-353-1699
E-Mail: geuns@msu.edu
Grix, Andrea
Educational Programs Coordinator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Kettunen Center 4-H Trackers program, 4-H Learning Science Through the Arts Youth Camp , environmental and outdoor education projects, Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council (M4-HYCC).
Kettunen Center
14901 4H Drive
Tustin, MI 49688
USA
Phone: 231-829-3421
Fax: 231-829-3633
E-Mail: agrix@kettunencenter.org
Grix, John F.
Associate Program Leader and Kettunen Center Director
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Overall management of Kettunen Center.
Kettunen Center
14901 4H Drive
Tustin, MI 49688
USA
Phone: 231-829-3421
Fax: 231-829-3633
E-Mail: jgrix@kettunencenter.org
 

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Hawkins, Chana
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Off-campus cochair of the Youth Development Area of Expertise (AoE) Team.
Washtenaw County Extension
PO Box 8645
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107
USA
Phone: 734-222-3936
E-Mail: hawkinsc@ewashtenaw.org
Hebert, Gail
Secretary
Family Economics and Consumerism
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities:
Support for Erica Tobe, Laura Allen.
Phone: 517-432-7611
Fax: 517-353-4846
E-Mail: hebertg@msu.edu
Heilman, Lauren
Kettunen Center Business Administrator and Human Resources Director
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Kettunen Center administrative support.
Kettunen Center
14901 4H Drive
Tustin, MI 49688
USA
Phone: 231-829-3421
Fax: 231-829-3633
E-Mail: lheilman@kettunencenter.org

Holmes, Vanessa, Ph.D.
Leadership, Citizenship and Service
Extension Educator and FCS Liaison
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Councils, Boards and Committee Development; Youth Dropout Prevention.
Phone: 517-432-5223
Fax: 517-355-6748
E-Mail: holmesv1@anr.msu.edu

Howell, Cheryl D.
Executive Director
Michigan 4-H Foundation
240 Spartan Way
East Lansing, MI 48824-6005
USA
Phone: 517-353-6692
Fax: 517-432-3310
E-Mail: chowell@msu.edu
Internet: http://www.mi4hfdtn.org
Hyde, Michelle
Extension 4-H Youth Agent
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: 2004 4-H Congress trip planning and coordination. Co-chair of Citizenship, Leadership and Service Priority Team.
Clare County Extension
County Building PMB 439
Harrison, MI 48625
USA
Phone: 989-539-7805
Fax: 989-539-2791
E-Mail: hydemich@msu.edu

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Knox, Elizabeth (Betsy) M.
Program Leader
Leadership, Citizenship and Service
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Performing arts projects (including clowning, creative writing, dance, drama and theater, interactive theater, and music); visual arts projects (including crafts, fine arts, photography and woodworking); cultural heritage; global and cultural education, 4-H China Project (includes the 4-H China Art Exchange); 4-H History Project; FOLKPATTERNS; Co-Chair Kettunen Center Long-Term 4-H Use Committee; MSU Museum; Southeast Regional Linker (campus-based 4-H staff liaison to county-based 4-H staff), Co-Chair Youth and Adult Housing Policy for 4-H Overnight Events Task Force.
Phone: 517-432-7603
E-Mail: knoxe@msu.edu
Kozma, LuAnne
4-H Extension Specialist and Assistant Curator of Folk Arts
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: 4-H FOLKPATTERNS projects and cultural education, 4-H History Project, Michigan Barn and Farmstead Survey project, Global and Cultural Education Priority Team.
Michigan State University Museum
101 Museum Bldg.
East Lansing, MI 48824
USA
Phone: 517-353-5526
Fax: 517-432-2846
E-Mail: kozma@msu.edu

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Lacina, Holly
Office Assistant III
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Support for Judy Ratkos
Phone: 517-353-9107
E-mail: lacinah@msu.edu

Lavra, Michelle
Communication Manager II; Children, Youth, Families & Communities
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Communications and marketing including writing press releases, 4-H Web site content, newletters, Michigan 4-H Today.
Agriculture & Natural Resources Communications
310 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
Phone: 517-432-1555 x151
E-mail: lavra@msu.edu
Lockwood, Yvonne R.
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Folk traditions and culture, ethnicity.
Michigan State University Museum
101 Museum Bldg.
East Lansing, MI 48824
USA
Phone: 517-353-9678
Fax: 517-432-2846
E-Mail: lockwoo2@msu.edu
Lownds, Norman K., Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens Curator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Horticulture education programs for children and youth (including plant science, plants, soils and gardening), planning and management of the 4-H Children's Garden, Science and Technology Programs.
Department of Horticulture
Michigan State University
A-240B Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg.
East Lansing MI 48824
USA
Phone: 517-355-5191, ext. 349
Fax: 517-353-0890
E-Mail: lownds@msu.edu
Love, Jane
Secretary II
Office Management
4-H Youth Development – Related Responsibilities: Reception, Support for Dale Elshoff
Phone: 517-432-2635
E-Mail: lovejan@msu.edu
Lovejoy, Vickie
Secretary III
MSUE Business Office
4-H Youth Development – Related Responsibilities: Process personnel forms and payroll, accounting assistance.
Phone: 517-432-7693
E-Mail: lovejoyv@msu.edu

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Mark, Cynthia B., Ph.D.
Coordinating Program Leader; Leadership, Citizenship and Service
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Citizenship, leadership and community service-learning programs including 4-H Capitol Experience; Citizenship Washington Focus; Wonders of Washington; National 4-H Conference; Natural Helpers Peer Helping Program; adolescent development; program evaluation; interstate 4-H exchange programs; 4-H Citizenship, Leadership and Service Teen Conference; Real Colors Training; Strategic Futuring; 4-H Teen Leaders; Michigan 4-H Learn and Serve Teen Mentors Project; 4-H Communications Day.
Phone: 517-432-7602
E-Mail: markc@msu.edu

 

Martin, Jackie
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Off-campus Cochair of the Volunteerism AoE (Area of Expertise) Team.
Washtenaw County Extension
PO Box 8645
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107
USA
Phone: 734-222-3877
E-mail: marti623@msu.edu
Martin, Lori
CYFC Office Manager
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Office management, supervision.
Phone: 517-355-4631
Fax: 517-355-6748
E-Mail: martinl@anr.msu.edu
Martin, Priscilla
Editor
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Support for 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative; 4-H county award medals and pins; criminal history check (ICHAT) system; 4-H EIN and charter systems; IRS reporting procedures; promotional pins and stickers; support for Renee Applegate, Lisa Bottomley, Julie Chapin, Jake DeDecker, Molly Frendo.
Phone: 517-432-7635
E-Mail: pjmartin@msu.edu
McKee, Rebecca L.
Editor
Communications
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Edit and write educational, promotional and marketing materials, grant proposals and reports, newsletters, web materials; manage 4-H publications production; county 4-H publications allocations; MSU Archives; curriculum development; Curriculum Development Support Team (CDST); copyright issues; use of the 4-H Name and Emblem (4-H clover); MSU Bulletin Office.
Phone: 517-432-7629
E-Mail: mckeer@msu.edu
Michigan 4-H Foundation
240 Spartan Way
East Lansing, MI 48824-6005
USA
Phone: 517-353-6692
Fax: 517-432-3310
E-Mail: info@mi4hfdtn.org
Internet: http://www.mi4hfdtn.org
Mielke-Mitchell, Jamie
Kettunen Center Operations Coordinator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Conference scheduling management, 4-H workshops and reservations.
Kettunen Center
14901 4H Drive
Tustin, MI 49688
USA
Phone: 231-829-3421
Fax: 231-829-3633
E-mail: jmielkemitchell@kettunencenter.org
Miller, Abbey A. Warren
Communications Manager
Responsibilities: Editing, graphic design and overall management of Michigan 4-H Foundation communications including Vantage and Partners, the Michigan 4-H Foundation Web site, press releases; communications for Kettunen Center and the Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens and annual giving programs for the foundation.
Michigan 4-H Foundation
240 Spartan Way
East Lansing, MI 48824-6005
USA
Phone: 517-353-4433 (direct)
Phone: 517-353-6692 (main)
Fax: 517-432-3310
E-Mail: abmiller@msu.edu
Internet: http://www.mi4hfdtn.org

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Olsen, Janet R.
Program Leader
Family Resiliency and Human Development
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Health and well-being priority programming area (anti-tobacco use; including Life's a Kick; food, nutrition and fitness; seatbelt safety project; and other critical health issues); on-campus cochair of the Youth Development AoE (Area of Expertise) Team; early adolescent and adolescent development; character education; bullying and youth violence prevention programming, diversity and multicultural education; Partnerships for Activism and Social Justice (PASJ), Co-Chair, Youth and Adult Housing Policy for 4-H Overnight Events.
Phone: 517-432-7630
E-Mail: olsenj@msu.edu
Osterman, Traci
Secretary II
Family Resiliency and Human Development
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Support to Janet Olsen, Karen Pace, Sheila Smith; Operation Military Kids.
Phone: 517-353-6674
E-Mail: osterma7@msu.edu

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Pace, Karen L.
Program Leader
Family Resiliency and Human Development
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Youth development; community youth development; adolescent development; social and emotional development; creating safe, caring and just environments; professional development for youth workers; YDCC: Youth Development Core Competencies for Personal and Community Change; cultural competency development; diversity and multicultural education; social justice education; anti-bullying; youth violence prevention programming; partnerships for positive youth development; Partnerships for Activism and Social Justice (PASJ).
Phone: 517-432-7628
E-Mail: pace1@msu.edu
Pizaña, Dionardo
Extension Diversity and Personnel Specialist
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Diversity and multicultural education.
Michigan State University Extension
11 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
USA
Phone: 517-432-2666
Fax: 517-432-7644
Email: pizanad@msu.edu
Probyn, Laura
MSU Extension Information Officer
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Impact (County Partner) Reports.
ANR Communications
Michigan State University
310 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
USA
Phone: 517-432-1555, ext. 175
Fax: 517-355-1804
E-Mail: probyn@msu.edu
Pulling, Vicki
Administrative Assistant
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Budgets, billing county programs for state events and volunteer training workshops.
Phone: 517-432-7631
E-Mail: pullingv@msu.edu

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Ratkos, Judy A.
Coordinating Program Leader, Program and Organizational Support
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: State events including 4-H Exploration Days planning and management, environmental and outdoor education projects, Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Corps (M4-HYCC), Project FISH, REAACT (Reaching Environmental Awareness and Action in Communities Together), 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp, shooting sports projects, entomology (insect) projects.
Phone: 517-432-7613
E-Mail: ratkos@msu.edu

Reiter, Marian M.
Graphic Artist
Communications
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Graphic design for educational, promotional and marketing materials using print, 4-H Web site, exhibits, video, photography, presentation, online classes and other media; communication projects; newsletter design.
Phone: 517-432-7625
E-Mail: reiter@msu.edu

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Sadler, B'Onko
Associate Program Leader
Food, Nutrition, Health and Well-Being
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Food, nutrition and fitness programming, including Jump Into Foods and Fitness; member of the 4-H health and well-being priority programming area; 4-H Safety Belt program; other critical health issues; Operation Military Kids.
Phone: 517-432-7618
E-Mail: sadlerbo@msu.edu
Sandborn, Dixie
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Crops, horticulture, plant science projects (including plants, soils and gardening).
Department of Horticulture
Michigan State University
426 Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg.
East Lansing, MI 48824-1325
USA
Phone: 517-355-5191 Ext. 1404
Fax: 517-353-0890
E-Mail: sandbord@msu.edu
Seita, John, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and MSU Extension Specialist for Youth Development
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Youth Development Area of Expertise (AoE) team member, foster care.
School of Social Work
Michigan State University
254 Baker Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1118
USA
Phone: 517-355-3291
Fax: 517-353-3083
E-Mail: seita@msu.edu
Stephens, Mark
Education Program Coordinator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Project FISH, environmental and outdoor education projects, KATCH (Kids Are True Conservation Heroes) small grants program.
Department of CARRS
Michigan State University
131 Natural Resources Bldg.
East Lansing, MI 48824
USA
Phone: 517-432-2700
E-Mail: steph143@msu.edu
Stickney, Chris
Associate Program Leader
Leadership, Citizenship and Service
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Teen Peer Mentoring and Service Learning
Phone: 517-432-7650
E-Mail: stickne4@anr.msu.edu

Straus, Cynthia (Cindy)
Electronic Information Coordinator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Quarterly Impact (Partner) Reports.
ANR Technology Services
Michigan State University
10A Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
USA
Phone: 517-353-3175, ext. 230
Fax: 517-432-9440
E-Mail: strausc@msu.edu

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Talbot, Patricia (Pat)
Project Event Coordinator
CYFC Overall Management
4-H Youth Development Responsibilities:
Project Event Coordinator for 4-H Capitol Experience, 4-H Exploration Days, National 4-H Congress, MSUE 4-H Day at the Breslin Center and other statewide events.
Phone: 517-432-7616
E-Mail: talbotp@msu.edu
Tenlen, Taylor
Equine Extension Graduate Assistant
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Horse and equestrian programs, State 4-H Horse Show, State 4-H Horse Benefit Clinic, 4-H Horse Jamboree, State 4-H Trail Ride.
Department of Animal Science
Michigan State University
1287J Anthony Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1225
USA
Phone: 517-353-1748
Fax: 517-353-1699
E-Mail: tenlenta@msu.edu
Tijerina, Annette
Administrative Assistant
Responsibilities: Fiscal management support for MSU Extension Director's Office and Areas of Expertise.
Phone: 517-353-5918
E-Mail: tijerina@msu.edu
Tiret, Holly
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Off-campus co-chair of the Human Development AoE (Area of Expertise) Team.
Saginaw County Extension
1 Tuscola St., Suite 100
Saginaw, Michigan 48607
USA
Phone: 989-758-2500
E-Mail: tiret@msu.edu
Tobe, Erica
Coordinating Program Leader, Family Economics and Consumerism
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Youth Financial Education; NEFE High School Financial Planning Program State Representative; Michigan Jumpstart Coalition (supported by Laurie Rivetto, Wayne County); 4-H Millionaire's Club Grant; Youth Entrepreneurship; IGNITE Youth Entrepreneurship Chair; Central Regional Linker (campus-based 4-H staff liaison to county-based 4-H staff).
Phone: 517-355-9655
E-Mail: tobee@msu.edu
 

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Urban Smith, Sheila
Program Leader
Family Resiliency and Human Development
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: State Military Liaison for programming with military children, youth and families; lead for working in partnership with the MI National Guard and other service branches; Program Leader for Operation Military Kids (OMK); 4-H Cloverbud (5- to 8-year-old) programs; school-age child care; out-of-school time programming; 4-H Afterschool (JC Penney and 4-H initiative); leadership; Southwest Regional Linker (campus-based 4-H staff liaison to county-based 4-H staff); representative on the Michigan After-school Collaboration.
Phone: 517-432-7612
E-Mail: smiths20@anr.msu.edu
 

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Waite, Karen
Equine Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Oversight to horse and equestrian programs, State 4-H Horse Show, State 4-H Horse Judges List, 4-H Proud Equestrians Program (PEP) Coordinator.
Department of Animal Science
Michigan State University
1287I Anthony Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1225
USA
Phone: 517-432-0383
Fax: 517-353-1699
E-Mail: kwaite@msu.edu
 

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