Michigan 4-H Youth Development


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4-H Youth Development Michigan State University 160 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 USA Phone: 517-432-7575 Fax: 517-355-6748 Email: msue4h@msu.edu Disclaimer & Indicia

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

Updated August 14, 2007

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.

Adams, Patricia (Patty)
Editor
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: curriculum development support, support for Rebecca McKee, Marian Reiter.
Phone: 517-432-7637
E-Mail: adamspa5@msu.edu

Allen, Laura
Career Education Coordinator and Blue Ribbon Coordinator
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: MSU Extension program support, Career Education, Blue Ribbon youth enrollment software training and support, 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

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	Boge, Cynthia (Cindy) Program and Management Services Director 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: 4-H Children's Garden fund development, Michigan 4-H Foundation financial management. Michigan 4-H Foundation 4700 S. Hagadorn Rd., Suite 220 East Lansing, MI 48823 USA Phone: 517-353-6692 Fax: 517-432-3310 E-Mail: boge@msu.edu
Booth, Cheryl (Cheri) N., Ph.D. State Leader for 4-H Youth Development 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Overall 4-H program management and policy, 4-H Participant Age Policy, Michigan 4-H Statistical Report (ES-237), CYF (Children, Youth and Family) Programs, 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: Mentoring E-Mail: lbottoml@msu.edu	Brooks, Anne Office Assistant III 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Travel arrangements and vehicle use; support for Renee Applegate, Cheri Booth, Janet Olsen, Karen Pace. Phone: 517-432-7623 E-Mail: brooksa@msu.edu

Chapin, Julie A., Ph.D.
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, Blue Ribbon youth enrollment software administration, Michigan State University Extension Volunteer Selection Process, Michigan 4-H Guiding Principles for Positive Youth Development, 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 Learn and Serve 4-H Peer Mentoring and Service Learning Co-director.
Phone: 517-432-7608
E-Mail: chapin@msu.edu

Clark-Jones, Teresa (Terry)
Extension Educator Agent
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Off-campus co-chair of the Human Development AoE (Area of Expertise) Team.
Washtenaw County Extension
705 N. Zeeb Rd. PMB 8645
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
USA
Phone: 734-997-1678
Fax: 734-222-3990
E-Mail: clarkjon@msu.edu

Contreras, Dawn A.
Program Leader
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: On-campus cochair of the Human Development AoE (Area of Expertise) Team, 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
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities:
Operations; grants; support for Sheila Urban Smith, Jacob DeDecker, Dale Elshoff,
Support to Diane Ruonavaara, Karen Waite, Cyndi Mark (Club Development).
Phone: 517-432-7575
Email: cranej@msu.edu

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; 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

Ellerhorst, Gloria
Secretary
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; support for Cheri Booth, Cyndi Mark.
Phone: 517-353-2922
E-Mail: ellerg@msu.edu

Elshoff, Dale
Project WILD and 4-H Shooting Sports Program Coordinator
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

Family and Consumer Sciences
Michigan State University Extension
240 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
USA
Phone: 517-353-9102
Fax: 517-353-4846
E-Mail: emailfcs@anr.msu.edu

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

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, environmental and outdoor education projects, KATCH (Kids Are True Conservation Heroes) small grants program, Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council (M4-HYCC), REAACT (Reaching Environmental Awareness and Action in Communities Together.)
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

Haas, Bruce, Ph.D. MSU Extension Program Evaluation Specialist 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Program evaluation. Children, Youth, Families and Communities Michigan State University Extension 67 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 USA Phone: 517-432-3491 Fax: 517-432-7644 E-Mail: haasb@msu.edu	Hamlin, Laura 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: lhamlin@kettunencenter.org
Hebert, Gail Secretary 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: "CYF News" (monthly electronic CYF staff newsletter). Family and Consumer Sciences Michigan State University Extension 250 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 USA Phone: 517-432-7611 Fax: 517-353-6343 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: Inelson@kettunencenter.org
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

Knox, Elizabeth (Betsy) M.
Program Leader
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 Art Exchange; 4-H History Project; FOLKPATTERNS; Co-Chair Kettunen Center Long-Term 4-H Use Committee 2003–08; 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.
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

Krueger, David (Dave), Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Youth Development Area of Expertise (AoE) team member, liaison to agriculture science teachers.
Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies (CARRS)
Michigan State University
409 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
Phone: 517-355-6580
Fax: 517-353-4981
E-Mail: kruege20@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

Lovejoy, Vickie
Secretary III
4-H Youth Development – Related Responsibilities: Process personnel forms and payroll, accounting assistance, contribute to Exploration Days, Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp, REAACT. Support for Judy Ratkos, Vicki Pulling and Pat Talbot.
Phone: 517-432-7693
E-Mail: lovejoyv@msu.edu

Mark, Cynthia B., Ph.D. Program Leader 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: 4-H Communications Day; YEA (Youth Experiencing Action) Recognition Program; 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 Teen Leaders; 4-H Teen Action Through Citizenship, Leadership and Service program including VISTA project; Statewide Civic Education Youth Advisory Committee. Phone: 517-432-7602 E-Mail: markc@msu.edu	Martin, Lori FCS Office Manager 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Office Management Family and Consumer Sciences Michigan State University Extension 240 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 USA Phone: 517-355-4631 Fax: 517-353-4846 E-Mail: martinl@msu.edu
Martin, Priscilla Editor 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: County award medals and pins support; criminal history check system (ICHAT) support; EIN support; National Congress support; promotional pins and stickers; research; special projects; charters; support for Laura Allen, Julie Chapin, Molly Frendo, Betsy Knox, Erica Tobe. Phone: 517-432-7635 E-Mail: pjmartin@msu.edu	McKee, Rebecca L. Editor 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); "Michigan 4-H Today" mailing list maintenance; 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	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

Olsen, Janet R.
Program Leader
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

Pace, Karen L. Program Leader 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Educational materials and curriculum development; Curriculum Development Support Team chair; Cruising the Curriculum Highway 4-H curriculum development Web site; county 4-H publications allocations; Diversity and multicultural education, social justice education, character education, bullying and youth violence prevention programming, Partnerships for Activism and Social Justice (PASJ), educational video curriculum, REAACT (Reaching Environmental Awareness and Action in Communities Together. Phone: 517-432-7628 E-Mail: pace1@msu.edu	Patel, Keerti Program Leader 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Team Nutrition (school lunch) program. Family and Consumer Sciences Michigan State University Extension 240 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 USA Phone: 517-432-1221 Fax: 517-353-6343 E-Mail: patelkc@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: Quarterly Impact (Partner) Reports. ANR Communications Michigan State University 312 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 USA Phone: 517-432-1555, ext. 171 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

Ratkos, Judy A. Program Leader 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	Reide, Mona, Ph.D. State Leader for Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Overall program management and policy for MSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences programs. Family and Consumer Sciences Michigan State University 240 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 USA Phone: 517-355-7527 Fax: 571-353-4846 E-Mail: reide@msu.edu
Reiter, Marian M. Graphic Artist 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Graphic design for educational, promotional and marketing materials using print, 4-H Web site, exhibits, video, photography, presentation and other media; Curriculum Development Support Team (CDST); communication projects; newsletter design; online course development; computer assets management for State 4-H office. Phone: 517-432-7625 E-Mail: reiter@msu.edu	Reo, Nicholas (Nick) MSU Extension Specialist and American Indian Liaison 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Liaison with Native American/American Indian communities, staff training in diversity and multiculturalism. Michigan State University Extension 66 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 USA Phone: 517-432-7605 Fax: 517-432-7644 E-Mail: reo@msu.edu
Ruonavaara, Diane, Ph.D. Grants Specialist 4-H Youth Development and Family and Cconsumer Sciencs-Related Responsibilities: Support to 4-H and FCS in grant seeking and capacity building through learning circles and educational resouce development. Family and Consumer Sciences Michigan State University Extension 240 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 USA Phone: 517-432-7609 Fax: 517-353-4846 E-Mail: ruonavaa@msu.edu

Sadler, B'Onko Associate Program Leader 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. 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
Schott, Gilda Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Off-campus Cochair of the Volunteerism AoE (Area of Expertise) Team. 200 Grand River Ave Suite 102 Port Huron, Michigan 48060 USA Phone: 810-989-6935 Fax: 810-985-3557 E-mail: schottg@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	Stewart, Janelle Extension 4-H Youth Agent 4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Off-campus cochair of the Youth Development Area of Expertise (AoE) Team. Lenawee County Extension 1040 S. Winter St. Ste 2020 Adrian, MI 49221 USA Phone: 517-264-5300 Fax: 517-264-5317 E-Mail: stewa191@msu.edu
Stickney, Chris Associate Program Leader 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

Talbot, Patricia (Pat)
Office Assistant
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Provides event support.
Phone: 517-432-7616
E-Mail: talbotp@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

Tobe, Erica
Program Leader
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Youth Financial Education; National liaison to the credit union movement for Cooperative Extension; NEFE High School Financial Planning Program State Representative; Michigan Jumpstart Coalition Chair; Kids to Entrepreneurs Grant; 4-H Millionaire's Club Grant, Central Regional Linker (campus-based 4-H staff liaison to county-based 4-H staff).
Phone: 517-355-9655
E-Mail: tobee@msu.edu

Urban Smith, Sheila
Program Leader
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: 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; personal development projects including youth financial literacy; workforce preparation; Southwest Regional Linker (campus-based 4-H staff liaison to county-based 4-H staff); representative on the Michigan After-school Collaboration; Co-chair of the Professional Development Committee; State Co-Liaison 4-H Millionaire's Grant; Operation: Military Kids Grant (OMK).
Phone: 517-432-7612
E-Mail: smiths20@msu.edu

Waite, Karen
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development-Related Responsibilities: Horse and equestrian programs, State 4-H Horse Show, 4-H Horse Benefit Clinic, 4-H Horse Jamboree, State 4-H Trail Ride, Proud Equestrian Program (PEP), inclusive 4-H.
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: kwaite@msu.edu