Professional Experience

• 4-H Program Leader, 2003-Present
• Youth Program Coordinator, 1994-2003
• Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Northampton County, 1990-1994
• Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Monroe County, 1989-1990
• Page Production/Copy Editor
• High School Biology Teacher

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and contemporary leadership for PA 4-H Youth Development Program.
• Cultivate relationships and facilitate collaborations internally with Penn State departments and colleges,
  and externally with agencies and organizations statewide to support youth development programming.
• Serve as Cooperative Extension's representative and liaison with state and federal agencies concerning
  4-H youth development.
• 4-H Youth Development Policy and Resource Manual
• Volunteer Liability Insurance
• 4-H Youth Development Advisory Council

Office

8C Ferguson Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-3828
Fax: 814-863-4753
E-Mail: cek4@psu.edu

Education

• B.S., Biology, Muhlenburg College
• M.Ed., Science Education, Rutgers State University
• D.Ed. Candidate, Adult Education, The Pennsylvania State University

Research Interests

• Volunteers and volunteerism
• Youth development