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Stacy Abbott

Program Coordinator- Housing Education | Housing and Finance | Salt Lake County

(801)-477-7391

stacy.abbott@usu.edu

Verlina Adame

Staff Assistant II | EFNEP & HEART | Davis County

435-919-1327

Verlina.Adame@usu.edu

Don Albrecht

Executive Director of Western Rural Development Center

(435) 797-2798

don.albrecht@usu.edu

Jenna Aldrich

4-H Youth Agriculture Coordinator | Davis County

(435)-919-1329

jenna.aldrich@usu.edu

Jana Alexander

Program Coordinator | Wayne County

(435)-836-1312

jana.alexander@usu.edu

Amanda D. Ali

Program Evaluator | Rural Online Initiative | Washington County

(435)-797-4444

Amanda.Ali@usu.edu

Niel Allen

Irrigation Specialist

435-797-3926

n.allen@usu.edu

Karin Allen

Food Quality & Entrepreneurship Specialist

(435) 797-1768

karin.allen@usu.edu

Sage Allen

Program Coordinator | Salt Lake County

(385)-468-4817

sage.allen@usu.edu

Diane Alston

Entomology Specialist

(435) 797-2516

Diane.Alston@usu.edu

Richard Anderson

Manager

(801) 593-8969

richard.anderson@usu.edu

David Anderson

Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Specialist

435-797-1984

david.anderson@usu.edu

Donna Andrews

Staff Assistant | Box Elder County

(435)-695-2542

donna.andrews@usu.edu

Martha Archuleta

Nutrition, Health & Wellness Specialist

435-797-4230

martha.archuleta@usu.edu

Bryan Arnell

Financial Officer

(435) 797-2211

bryan.arnell@usu.edu

Samuel Arungwa

Instructor - Criminal Justice

sam.arungwa@usu.edu

Shauna Bagley

Staff Assistant | Salt Lake County

(385) 468-4835

shauna.bagley@usu.edu

Lori Bailey

4-H Coordinator | Beaver County

(435) 438-1089

lori.bailey@usu.edu

Cody Barnes

Postdoctoral Fellow

cody.barnes@usu.edu

DeLayna Barr

Program Coordinator | Carbon County

(435)-636-3233

delayna.barr@usu.edu

Laurie Bates

FSNE Nutrition Education Assistant | Juab County

435-623-3457

laurie.bates@usu.edu

Abbey Bean

Rural Online Initiative Staff Assistant

(435) 669-7643

abbey.bean@usu.edu

Richard Beard

Agricultural Engineering Specialist

(435) 797-0573

Richard.Beard@usu.edu

Taun Beddes

Extension Associate Professor | Horticulture | Utah County Director

(801) 851-8460

taun.beddes@usu.edu

Sunny Bird

Staff Assistant | Salt Lake County

(385)-468-4820

sunny.bird@usu.edu

Linda Black

Staff Assistant | Weber County

(801)-399-8207

linda.black@usu.edu

Brent Black

Fruit Specialist

(435) 797-2174

brent.black@usu.edu

Colton Blair

Website Manager

(435) 797-7609

colton.blair@usu.edu

Wendy Blanchard

Business Assistant

(435) 797-2210

wendy.blanchard@usu.edu

Terry Boharsik

Information Technology

(435) 797-8459

terry.boharsik@usu.edu

Michael Boren

Extension Online Coordinator

michael.boren@usu.edu

Marci Borg

4-H Program Coordinator | Box Elder County

(435)-695-2546

marci.borg@usu.edu

Laura Boyter

Business Manager | Jr. Teen Council | Utah County

385-268-6532

laura.boyter@usu.edu

Gaylyn Bradshaw

SBDC Administrative Assistant

435-919-1295

gaylyn.bradshaw@usu.edu

Melissa Bradshaw

Staff Assistant | Beaver County

(435) 438-6450

melissa.bradshaw@usu.edu

Hope Braithwaite

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Watershed Quality | USU Botanical Center

(435) 919-1324

hope.braithwaite@usu.edu

Naomi Brower

Extension Professor | Couple and Family Relationships | Weber County Director

(801) 399-8206

naomi.brower@usu.edu

Nickole Brown

Extension Administrative Assistant | Tooele County

435-277-2409

nickole.brown@usu.edu

Susan Buffler

Coordinator of Programs

797-5529

susan.buffler@usu.edu

JoLene Bunnell

4-H FCS Faculty & State Ambassadors

385-268-6536

jolene.bunnell@usu.edu

Beth Burritt

Rangeland Resource Specialist

(435) 797-3576

beth.burritt@usu.edu

Meggan Callister

Program Coordinator | Salt Lake County

(385)-468-4833

meggan.schulze@usu.edu

Amy Campbell

Peer Support Services Project Coordinator | Salt Lake County

385-468-4836

amy.campbell@usu.edu

Jerevie Canlas

Program Coordinator | Salt Lake County

jerevie.canlas@usu.edu

Grant Cardon

Soils Specialist

(435) 797-2278

grant.cardon@usu.edu

Laureen Carlson

Nutrition Assistant

laureen.carlson@usu.edu

Michael Caron

Extension Assistant Professor | Horticulture | Thanksgiving Point

(801) 768-4919

michael.caron@usu.edu

Tanya Carter

4-H Livestock Coordinator | Recruitment | Duchesne County

(435)-738-1140

tanya.carter@usu.edu

Ruger Carter

Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture, Natural Resources, 4-H | Juab County

(435) 623-3452

ruger.carter@usu.edu

Brianna Cencak

Program Coordinator

(435)-797-8938

brianna.cencak@usu.edu

C. Kim Chapman

Extension Professor | Animal Science | Sevier County Director

(435) 893-0474

kim.chapman@usu.edu

Michelle Chapoose

Tribal Opioid Resource Center Coordinator

435-722-1200

michelle.chapoose@usu.edu

Ashley Child

Business Assistant

ashley.child@usu.edu

Lhaksam Choedon

Program Coordinator | Salt Lake County

(801)-859-1958

lhaksam.choedon@usu.edu

Amanda Christensen

Extension Associate Professor | Finance | Morgan County Director

(801) 829-3472

amanda.christensen@usu.edu

Darlene Christensen

Extension Associate Professor | Finance | Tooele County

(435) 277-2406

darlene.christensen@usu.edu

Blake Clark

4-H Outdoor Education Coordinator | Cache County

(435) 797-0112

blake.clark@usu.edu

Marianne Clayburn

4-H FCS & STEM Coordinator | Duchesne County

435-738-1140

marianne.clayburn@usu.edu

Allison Cochley

Staff Assistant

435-797-0242

allison.cochley@usu.edu

Elizabeth Cohen

Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture & Natural Resources | Summit County

(435)-336-3216

elizabeth.cohen@usu.edu

Casey Coombs

Create Better Health Utah (SNAP-Ed), Assistant Director

435-797-3725

casey.coombs@usu.edu

Troy Cooper

Extension Associate Professor | Agriculture & 4-H | Duchesne Co. Director

(435) 738-1140

troy.cooper@usu.edu

Janna Coulter

Community Engagement Manager | Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter | Summit County

435-797-8939

janna.coulter@usu.edu

Tamra Cox

4-H Administrative Assistant | Tooele County

435-277-2405

tamra.cox@usu.edu

Earl Creech

Agronomy Specialist

earl.creech@usu.edu

Shannon Cromwell

Extension Associate Professor | Sanpete County

(435)-283-3472

shannon.cromwell@usu.edu

Kynda Curtis

Agriculture & Food Marketing Specialist

(435) 797-0444

kynda.curtis@usu.edu

Melanie Dabb

Extension Assistant Professor | Finance | Wayne County

(435) 836-1313

melanie.dabb@usu.edu

David Dahlgren

Wildlife and Rangeland Specialist

435-881-1910

dave.dahlgren@usu.edu

Ginger Dalde

Program Coordinator | Salt Lake County

(385) 468-4824

ginger.dalde@usu.edu

Josh Dallin

Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture & Range | Box Elder County

(435)-695-2545

joshua.dallin@usu.edu

Natasha Dansie

Family Life Educator | Juab County

435-623-3450

natasha.dansie@usu.edu

Craig Dart

Assistant Director | 4-H Operations Specialist

(435) 797-0208

craig.dart@usu.edu

Elizabeth Davis

Extension Assistant Professor | Kane County

(435) 644-4917

elizabeth.davis@usu.edu

Roxanne DeBiasi

Staff Assistant | Sanpete County

(435)-283-3472

roxie.debiasi@usu.edu

Amy Defa

Program Coordinator | Wasatch County

(435)-657-3233

amy.defa@usu.edu

Odalis Dial

Community Classroom Program Coordinator | Tribal and Rural Opioid Initiative Resource Center | Duchesne County

435-722-1200

odalis.dial@usu.edu

Carol Downs

Business Manager

(435) 797-7221

carolann.downs@usu.edu

Daniel Drost

Vegetable Specialist

(435) 797-2258

dan.drost@usu.edu

Kimberly Duke

Staff Assistant

(435) 797-4444

kimberly.duke@usu.edu

Carrie Durward

Nutrition Specialist

(435) 797-5843

carrie.durward@usu.edu

Jenna Dyckman

Extension Assistant Professor | Cache County

435-752-6263

jenna.dyckman@usu.edu

Megan Dyer

Staff Assistant | Cache County

megan.dyer@usu.edu

Jean Edwards

Senior Staff Assistant

(435) 797-2205

jean.edwards@usu.edu

Becky Egli

Create Better Health Ambassador | Box Elder County

435-230-5970

becky.egli@usu.edu

Joanna Endter-Wada

Professor and Program Director

435-797-2487

joanna.endter-wada@usu.edu

Diana Escobar

Staff Assistant | Washington County

(435)-634-2693

diana.escobar@usu.edu

Veronica Estrada

Nutrition Assistant

veronica.estrada@usu.edu

David Evans

Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Specialist

435-797-0508

david.evans@usu.edu

Muria Everitt

4-H Afterschool Coordinator | Sanpete County

(435)-283-3472

muria.everitt@usu.edu

Dillon Feuz

Commodity Marketing Specialist

(435) 797-2296

dillon.feuz@usu.edu

Michael Finnerty

SBDC State Director

mike.finnerty@usu.edu

Tammy Firth

Assistant to the Vice President & Dean

(435) 797-2201

tammy.firth@usu.edu

Courtney Flint

Community Development Specialist

435-797-8635

Courtney.Flint@usu.edu

Melissa Flint

Health and Wellness Program Coordinator | Tooele County

435-277-2400

melissa.flint@usu.edu

Miriam Force

4-H Program Assistant | Washington County

435-634-5706

miriam.force@usu.edu

David Frame

Poultry Specialist

(435) 283-7586

david.frame@usu.edu

Dave Francis

Extension Youth Development Director

(435) 760-4109

dave.francis@usu.edu

Courtney Freeze

Staff Assistant | Cache County

(435)-752-6263

courtney.freeze@usu.edu

Nicki Frey

Wildlife Specialist

(435) 586-1924

nicki.frey@usu.edu

Traci Frost

4-H Coordinator | Uintah County

(435)-781-5452

traci.frost@usu.edu

Rebekah Furniss

FCS/4-H Staff Assistant | Tooele County

435-277-2401

rebekah.furniss@usu.edu

Jody Gale

Extension Associate Professor | Agriculture Economic Development | Sevier County

(435) 893-0470

jody.gale@usu.edu

Matthew Garcia

Beef Specialist

(435) 797-2144

matthew.garcia@usu.edu

Zuri Garcia

Mental Health, Military Families, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist | Davis County

435 -919-1333

zuri.garcia@usu.edu

Chris Garrard

Programmer/Analyst

435-797-2602

garrard.chris@gmail.com

Riana Gayle

Data Analyst

(435) 797-0231

riana.gayle@usu.edu

Russell Goodrich

Senior Program Coordinator | Washington County

(435)-613-5298

russell.goodrich@usu.edu

Jerry Goodspeed

Extension Professor | USU Botanical Center Director | Davis County

435-919-1276

jerry.goodspeed@usu.edu

Linden Greenhalgh

Extension Professor | Agriculture, Natural Resources, 4-H | Tooele County Director

(435) 277-2407

linden.greenhalgh@usu.edu

Rob Griffin

Zsuite 4-H Specialist

(435) 797-3761

rob.griffin@usu.edu

Shauna Groll

Program Coordinator | Rich County

(435)-793-2435

shauna.groll@usu.edu

HongPing Gu

Postdoctoral Fellow

hongping.gu@usu.edu

JayDee Gunnell

Extension Professor | Horticulture | Cache County Director

(435)-752-6263

jaydee.gunnell@usu.edu

Kaylisha Gunnell

Marketing & Communications Assistant

kaylisha.gunnell@usu.edu

Jessie Hadfield

Agriculture and Animal Science Specialist

(435) 797-8442

jessie.hadfield@usu.edu

Jacob Hadfield

Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture and Natural Resources | Cache County

(435) 752-6263

jacob.hadfield@usu.edu

Beckie Hales

Master Gardener

(385)-468-4828

mastergardener@usu.edu

Kelsey Hall

Associate Professor Agricultural Communication / Extension Local Food Marketing State Specialist

435-797-3289

kelsey.hall@usu.edu

Jeffery Hall

Professor

435-797-0238

jeffery.hall@usu.edu

Gretchen Haller

Staff Assistant | Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter | Summit County

(435) 797-8940

gretchen.haller@usu.edu

Emily Hamilton

Health Educator and Mentoring Coordinator | Tooele County

801-560-4608

emily.hamilton@usu.com

Robyn Handley

4-H Coordinator | 4-H Teen Council Advisor | Tooele County

(435)-277-2402

robyn.handley@usu.edu

Kaylee Hanks

Coordinator | Sanpete County

(435)-340-1503

support@roi.usu.edu

Sheriden Hansen

Extension Assistant Professor | Horticulture | Davis County

(435) 919-1335

sheriden.hansen@usu.edu

Catherine Hansen

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Grand County

435-259-7558

catherine.hansen@usu.edu

Rachel Hansen

Business Manager

(435) 797-7406

rachel.hansen@usu.edu

Paul Harris

Research Technician

paul.harris@usu.edu

Rae Hart

Staff Assistant

435-797-2556

raeann.hart@usu.edu

Jenna Hawks

Health & Wellness Prevention Coordinator | E-cigarette Prevention | Grand County

(435) 210-8077

jenna.hawks@usu.edu

Dolores Heaton

Program Coordinator | Washington County

435-767-1380

dolores.heaton@usu.edu

Kevin Heaton

Extension Professor | Agriculture and Natural Resources & 4-H | Garfield & Kane Counties Director

(435) 676-1113

kevin.heaton@usu.edu

Rick Heflebower

Extension Professor | Horticulture | Washington County

(435) 634-2690

rick.h@usu.edu

Megan Hendrickson

Activities and Events Coordinator

(435) 797-4467

megan.rowley@usu.edu

Mary Anna Henke

Create Better Health Ambassador | Millard County

435-864-1484

maryanna.henke@usu.edu

Tessa Henri

Staff Assistant | Davis County

(435) 919-1321

tessa.henri@usu.edu

Hollie Henrie

Staff Assistant | Garfield County

(435)-676-1113

hollie.henrie@usu.edu

Tiffany Henstra

4-H Staff Assistant | Juab County

(435)-623-3458

tiffany.henstra@usu.edu

Katelyn Hepworth

Youth Program Educator | Utah County

385-268-6537

katelyn.bell@usu.edu

Cori Hicks

Staff Assistant | Sevier County

(435) 893-0470

cori.hicks@usu.edu

Brian Higginbotham

Professor, Associate Vice President for Extension

(435)-797-7276

brian.h@usu.edu

Paul Hill

Extension Professor | Rural Online Initiative | Washington County Director

(435) 634-5706

paul.hill@usu.edu

Dennis Hinkamp

Publication Specialist

(435) 797-1392

dennis.hinkamp@usu.edu

Katie Hoggan

Business Assistant

(435) 797-1940

katie.hoggan@usu.edu

Laraine Hollingshead

Create Better Health Ambassador | Beaver County

(435)-435-1088

laraine.hollingshead@usu.edu

Mark Holmes

Small Business Development Center Specialist

(435) 797-2277

mark.holmes@usu.edu

Laura Holmgren

Program Coordinator | Box Elder County

laura.holmgren@usu.edu

Karl Hoopes

Equine Specialist

435-535-5140

karl.hoopes@usu.edu

Ashley Hopkins

Home and Community Department Program & Communications Coordinator

(435)-623-3470

ashley.hopkins@usu.edu

Bailey Horton

Program Coordinator | Davis County

435-919-1337

bailey.horton@usu.edu

Darlene House

Nutrition Specialist

darlene.house@usu.edu

Keaton Howell

Utah 4-H State Graphic Designer

(801) 712-8690

keaton.howell@usu.edu

Taral Hull

Coordinator | Davis County

(435)-919-1338

taral.hull@usu.edu

Jennipher Hulse

Business Assistant

(435) 797-9209

jennipher.hulse@usu.edu

Teresa Hunsaker

Extension Educator | Emergency Preparedness | Food Preservation | Weber County

(801) 399-8200

teresa.hunsaker@usu.edu

Michael Isom

4-H Program Coordinator | Iron County

(435) 429-1098

michael.isom@usu.edu

Rebekka Israelsen

Program Coordinator

(435) 797-1833

bekka.israelsen@usu.edu

Deborah Ivie

STEM and Junior Master Gardener Specialist

(801) 300-5680

writetheivies@gmail.com

Cindy Jenkins

Extension Assistant Professor | Utah County

cindy.jenkins@usu.edu

Christine Jensen

Extension Associate Professor | FCS | 4-H | Emery County Director

(435) 381-3535

christine.jensen@usu.edu

Jan Jensen

Staff Assistant | Box Elder County

(435) 695-2543

jan.jensen@usu.edu

Rachel Jensen

Marketing Assistant | Cache County

rachel.h.jensen@usu.edu

Heather Jensen

Coordinator | Uintah County

(435)-781-5452

heather.f.jensen@usu.edu

Judy Jensen

4-H Staff Assistant | Juab County

435-623-3458

judy.jensen@usu.edu

Justin Jenson

Dairy Youth Specialist

(435) 245-6067

justin.jenson@usu.edu

Chris Jessen

Extension Educator | Piute County

(435) 577-2901

chris.jessen@usu.edu

Melanie Jewkes

Extension Associate Professor | Family & Consumer Sciences | Salt Lake County

385-468-4838

melanie.jewkes@usu.edu

LaCee Jimenez

FCS 4-H Youth Agent | Kane County

(435) 644-4917

lacee.jimenez@usu.edu

Paul Johnson

Department Head & Professor

435-797-7039

paul.johnson@usu.edu

Susie Jones

Garden Membership & Volunteer Coordinator

(801) 399-8201

s.jones@usu.edu

Jamee Joseph

Staff Assistant | Iron County

435-267-1766

jamee.joseph@usu.edu

Hailey Judd

Health and Wellness Coordinator | Davis & Weber Counties

hailey.judd@usu.edu

Timothy Keady

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Health and Wellness | HEART Initiative

435-752-6263

tim.keady@usu.edu

Jenny Kearl

Program Coordinator | Cache Makers | Cache County

(435)-915-6253

jenny.kearl@usu.edu

Michael Kilcrease

Research Technician

michael.kilcrease@aggiemail.usu.edu

Tasha Killian

Extension Assistant Professor | Health and Wellness | Family and Consumer Sciences | 4-H | Juab County Director

(435) 623-3451

tasha.killian@usu.edu

Boyd Kitchen

Extension Associate Professor | Agriculture, Natural Resources, 4-H | Uintah County Director

(435) 781-5452

boyd.kitchen@usu.edu

Hunter Klingensmith

Customer Service Coordinator

(435) 797-8943

hunter.klingensmith@usu.edu

Kelly Kopp

Water Conservation and Turfgrass Specialist

(435) 797-1523

kelly.kopp@usu.edu

Samantha Krieger

4-H Coordinator | Summit County

(435)-336-3219

samantha.krieger@usu.edu

Michael Kuhns

Forestry Specialist

(435) 797-4056

mike.kuhns@usu.edu

Chase Lamborn

Assistant Director

435-797-1009

chase.lamborn@usu.edu

Ryan Larsen

Agribusiness Specialist

435-797-0784

ryan.larsen@usu.edu

Edward Larson

4-H Program Coordinator | Washington County

(435) 634-5706

edward.larson@usu.edu

Nell Larson

Director of Swaner Eco Center and Summit County

(435) 797-8941

nell.larson@usu.edu

Terence Larson

Extension Web Designer

terence.larson@usu.edu

Heidi LeBlanc

Create Better Health Utah (SNAP-Ed) Director

(435) 797-3923

heidi.leblanc@usu.edu

Madison Leak

Marketing and Communications Assistant

Madison.leak@usu.edu

Amanda Leonard

Program Coordinator

(435)-381-3567

amanda.leonard@usu.edu

Jordan Leonard

Program Coordinator | Washington County

(435)-749-9069

jordan.leonard@usu.edu

April Litchford

Extension Assistant Professor | Nutrition and Food | Box Elder County

435-695-2544

april.litchford@usu.edu

Nikki Long

Extension Secretary | Uintah County

(435)-781-5452

nikki.long@usu.edu

Ernesto Lopez

Instructional Designer

ernesto.lopez@usu.edu

Kassandra Lovan

Program Coordinator | Davis County

(435) 919-1322

kassandra.lovan@usu.edu

Mariela Luster

Marketing Assistant

mariela.luster@usu.edu

Cynthia Lyman

Wasatch Front Marketing Manager

(385) 468-4842

cynthia.lyman@usu.edu

Stacey MacArthur

Health and Wellness Specialist

(435) 797-2202

stacey.macarthur@usu.edu

Susan Madsen

Founder and Director, Utah Women & Leadership Project and Inaugural Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership

435-797-0873

susan.madsen@usu.edu

Ashley Maquet

Staff Assistant | Weber County

801-399-8202

ashley.maquet@usu.edu

Rachel Marchant

Agriculture and Horticulture Staff Assistant | Weber County

(801)-399-8201

rachel.marchant@usu.edu

Autumn Marcheschi

Digital Marketing and Website Assistant

autumn.marcheschi@usu.edu

Molly Marino

Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium Coordinator | Tooele County

435-277-2400

molly.marino@usu.edu

Patricia Mathis

Extension Educator | Sewing and Textiles | Wasatch County

(435)-657-3234

patricia.mathis@usu.edu

Hilary McAvoy

Staff Assistant | Salt Lake County

(385) 468-4830

hilary.mcavoy@usu.edu

Darren McAvoy

Forestry and Wildland Resources Specialist

435-797-0560

darren.mcavoy@usu.edu

Roslynn McCann

Sustainable Communities Specialist

435-797-5116

roslynn.mccann@usu.edu

Susan McCormick

Business Manager

(435) 797-7510

sue.mccormick@usu.edu

Meghan McFall

Blanding Business Resource Center Director | Custom Fit & STIT

435-678-8102

meghan.mcfall@usu.edu

Christopher McGinty

Assistant Director

435-797-0653

chris.mcginty@usu.edu

Michayla McGuire

Staff Assistant | Utah County

(385)-268-6530

michayla.mcguire@usu.edu

Cris Meier

Community Resource and Economic Development Specialist

cris.meier@usu.edu

Margie Memmott

Director of Home & Community Department

435-623-3470

margie.memmott@usu.edu

Meredith Meppen

Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) Staff Assistant | Davis County

435-919-1326

meredith.meppen@usu.edu

Michelle Merrill

Associate Development Officer

797-8556

michelle.merrill@usu.edu

Nancy Mesner

Water Quality Specialist

(435) 797-7541

nancy.mesner@usu.edu

Terry Messmer

Wildlife Specialist

(453) 797-3975

terry.messmer@usu.edu

Rhonda Miller

Agricultural Environmental Quality Specialist

(435) 797-3772

rhonda.miller@usu.edu

Carrie Milligan

Coordinator of Programs

(435) 797-1833

carrie.milligan@usu.edu

Brandee Mills

Staff Assistant | Rich County

(435) 793-2435

brandee.mills@usu.edu

Dean Miner

Extension Professor | Agriculture and Consumer Finance | Utah County

(801) 851-8460

dean.miner@usu.edu

Karen Mock

Department Head & Professor

435-797-7870

karen.mock@usu.edu

Kimberly Mogensen

Program Assistant | Grand County

(435)-259-7558

kimberly.mogensen@usu.edu

Anjalika Mohanty

Refugee Programming VISTA

anjalika.mohanty@usu.edu

Lisa Morby

Nutrition Specialist

lisa.morby@usu.edu

Tonya Morrison

4-H Coordinator | Millard County West

435-557-0399

tonya.morrison@usu.edu

Ronalee Mortimore

Staff Assistant | Juab County

(435)-623-3457

ronalee.mortimore@usu.edu

Jayne Mulford

Extension Educator

(435)-919-1265

jayne.mulford@usu.edu

Helen Muntz

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Horticulture | Weber & Morgan Counties

(801)-399-8204

helen.muntz@usu.edu

Cara Murray

Create Better Health Ambassador (SNAP-Ed)

(435)-781-5452

cara.murray@usu.edu

Mair Murray

Integrated Pest Management Specialist

(435) 797-0776

mair.murray@usu.edu

Gabriela Murza

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Health and Wellness | HEART Initiative | Utah County

(385)-268-6543

gabriela.murza@usu.edu

Rachel Myrer

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Health & Wellness/HEART Team | Davis & Weber Counties

435-919-1324

rachel.myrer@usu.edu

Lendel Narine

Evaluation Specialist

(435) 797-3221

lendel.narine@usu.edu

Mark Nelson

Extension Professor | Agriculture & 4-H | Beaver Co. Director

(435) 438-6451

mark.nelson@usu.edu

Cindy Nelson

Extension Associate Professor | Health and Wellness | 4-H and Youth | Beaver County

435-438-6452

cindy.nelson@usu.edu

Robert Newhall

Soil Conservation Specialist

(435) 797-2183

bob.newhall@usu.edu

Becky Newman

Staff Assistant | Washington County

(435) 634-5706

becky.newman@usu.edu

Betsy Newman

Assistant Director

(435) 797-0218

betsy.newman@usu.edu

Christi Nicholls

4-H Program Coordinator | Juab County

(435)-623-3453

christi.nicholls@usu.edu

Marta Nielsen

Wasatch Front Marketing Assistant and Blogger

(801)-879-3224

marta.nielsen@usu.edu

Claudia Nischwitz

Plant Pathology Specialist

(435) 797-7569

claudia.nischwitz@usu.edu

Brian Nummer

Food Safety Specialist

(435) 797-2116

brian.nummer@usu.edu

Alicia Nyman

Human Resource Business Assistant

435-797-2193

alicia.nyman@usu.edu

Melanie Ogan

Youth Program Coordinator | Utah County

385-268-6533

melanie.ogan@usu.edu

Kenneth Olsen

Business Assistant

(435) 797-2753

ken.olsen@usu.edu

Jordyn Oman

Health & Wellness Prevention Coordinator | E-cigarette Prevention | Carbon & Emery Counties

(435)650-0514

jordyn.oman@usu.edu

Mike Pace

Extension Professor | Horticulture & Agronomy | Box Elder County Director

(435) 695-2541

mike.pace@usu.edu

Chad Page

Sheep and Goat Specialist

435-797-2154

chad.page@usu.edu

Matt Palmer

Extension Associate Professor | Agriculture, Natural Resources, 4-H | Sanpete County

(435) 283-3472

matt.palmer@usu.edu

Vernon Parent

Leadership and Civics Specialist

(385) 468-4832

vernon.parent@usu.edu

Emma Parkhurst

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Health and Wellness | Davis County

(435) 919-1334

emma.parkhurst@usu.edu

Ann Parkinson

Nutrition Specialist

ann.parkinson@usu.edu

Elaine Pate

Coordinator of Programs

elaine.pate@usu.edu

Sarah Patino

Create Better Health Educator | Tooele County

435-277-2408

sarah.patino@usu.edu

Christina Pay

Extension Assistant Professor | Family & Consumer Sciences | 4-H | Carbon County

(435) 636-3236

christina.pay@usu.edu

Barbie Pearson

4-H Staff

(435)-979-2984

barbie.pearson@usu.edu

Jennifer Peatross

Tribal Opioid Resource Center Marketing Coordinator

(435) 722-1200

jennifer.peatross@usu.edu

Cody Penman

Program Coordinator | Agriculture Marketing

(435) 919-1339

cody.penman@usu.edu

Morgan Polityka

Business Manager

435-797-3417

morgan.polityka@usu.edu

Ayda Posso

Nutrition Specialist

Ayda.Gamez@usu.edu

Brenda Poulsen

Staff Assistant

435-797-2200

brenda.poulsen@usu.edu

Jake Powell

Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Specialist

435-797-4293

jake.powell@usu.edu

Austin Preston

Small Business Development Center Specialist

435-613-5460

austin.preston@usu.edu

Suzanne Prevedel

Extension Associate Professor | Duchesne & Uintah Counties

(435) 738-1140

Suzanne.Prevedel@usu.edu

Steven Price

Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture & 4-H | Carbon County Director

(435) 636-3235

steven.price@usu.edu

David Price

Equine Extension Specialist, Equine Center Director

(435) 797-2162

david.price@usu.edu

Delite Primus

Proposal Writing Specialist | Grand County

(435) 210-1329

delite.primus@usu.edu

Ricardo Ramirez

Entomology Specialist

435-797-8088

ricardo.ramirez@usu.edu

Corey Ransom

Weed Specialist

(435) 797-2242

corey.ransom@usu.edu

Yvette Rea

Family Wellness Coordinator | Create Better Health | Duchesne County

(435)-722-1200

yvette.rea@usu.edu

Brandi Reber

Youth Programs Coordinator | Sanpete County

(435) 283-3472

brandi.reber@usu.edu

Nicole Reed

4-H Program Coordinator | Morgan County

(801) 845-6027

nicole.reed@usu.edu

Stephen Reed

Director Of Operations

(435) 797-3789

stephen.reed@usu.edu

Julene Reese

Extension Public Relations Specialist

(435) 757-6418

julene.reese@usu.edu

Angela Reidhead

4-H Assistant | Kane County

(435)-644-4910

angie.reidhead@usu.edu

Brian Reynard

Instructional Designer

brian.reynard@usu.edu

Kathleen Riggs

Extension Professor | Food Preservation | 4-H | Iron County Director

(435) 267-1753

kathleen.riggs@usu.edu

Erin Rivers

Assistant Professor and Water Quality Extension Specialist

erin.rivers@usu.edu

Kelsey Romney

Career Readiness Specialist

(435) 797-2250

kelsey.romney@usu.edu

Kerry Rood

Extension Veterinarian

435-797-1882

kerry.rood@usu.edu

Teryl Roper

Fruit Crop Specialist

435-797-8698

teryl.roper@usu.edu

Cindy Rose

Youth Service Learning | 4-H | Iron County

435-267-1757

cindy.rose@usu.edu

Heather Salee-Cloward

Create Better Health Ambassador | Healthy Living Educator | Carbon County

435-613-3233

heather.cloward@usu.edu

Mike Sarles

Program Coordinator | Garfield County

(435)-531-3877

mike.sarles@usu.edu

Mateja Savoie-Roskos

HEART Evaluator

(435) 797-5777

Mateja.Savoie@usu.edu

Candace Schaible

Extension Practice Assistant Professor | Horticulture & Waterwise Landscape | Iron County

435-267-1755

candace.schaible@usu.edu

Lisa Schainker

Extension Assistant Professor | Salt Lake County

385-468-4816

lisa.schainker@usu.edu

Andrea Schmutz

Extension Assistant Professor | Washington County

(435) 634-5706

andrea.schmutz@usu.edu

David Schramm

Family Life Specialist

435-797-8183

david.schramm@usu.edu

Zach Schumm

Arthropod Diagnostician and Urban IPM Associate

(435)-797-2435

zach.schumm@usu.edu

Paula Scott

Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) | State Director

435-919-1328

paula.scott@usu.edu

Benjamin Scow

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture & 4H | Washington County

(435) 634-5706

benjamin.scow@usu.edu

Nan Singleton

4-H Staff

(435)-201-7803

nanette.singleton@usu.edu

Dallen Smith

Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture, Natural Resources, & 4H | Rich County Director

(435)-793-2440

dallen.smith@usu.edu

Jordan Smith

Environment and Society Specialist

435-797-9174

jordan.smith@usu.edu

Justen Smith

Director Extension Agriculture and Natural Resource Department | Extension Professor

435-919-1331

justen.smith@usu.edu

Andrea Snarr

Editor

801-499-5370

andrea.snarr@usu.edu

Mary Sorenson

4-H Staff Assistant | Wayne County

(435)-836-1312

mary.sorenson@usu.edu

Lori Spears

Entomology, Agriculture, Horticulture Specialist

435-797-0354

lori.spears@usu.edu

Katrina Spencer

Staff Assistant | Duchesne County

435-738-1140

katrina.spencer@usu.edu

Debra Spielmaker

Extension Professor

435-213-5562

debra.spielmaker@usu.edu

Carol Springer

Program Coordinator | Piute County

435-231-1455

carol.springer@usu.edu

Nate Staker

Ogden Botanical Garden Manager

(801)-564-8418

nate.staker@usu.edu

Krista Steiner

Staff Assistant | Juab County

(435)-623-3459

krista.steiner@usu.edu

Courtney Stephenson

4-H Coordinator | Millard County East

385-236-3121

courtney.stephenson@usu.edu

Denise Stewardson

Utah Agriculture in the Classroom Director

435-797-1592

denise.stewardson@usu.edu

Melanie Stock

Urban and Small Farms Specialist

(435)-797-0248

melanie.stock@usu.edu

Stacie Stone

Staff Assistant | Davis County

(435) 919-1323

stacie.stone@usu.edu

Alisha Straatman

Program Coordinator | 4-H Coordinator | Cache County

(435) 752-6263

alisha.straatman@usu.edu

Alyson Straquadine

Proposal Writing Specialist

(435) 553-9332

alyson.straquadine@usu.edu

Sandy Sulzer

Health and Wellness Specialist

435-797-2925

sandra.sulzer@usu.edu

Brandon Summers

4-H Mentoring Coordinator | Utah County

385-268-6534

brandon.summers@usu.edu

Emy Swadley

Project Coordinator | Rural Online Initiative | Washington County

(801)-814-2977

emy.swadley@usu.edu

Kalen Taylor

Assistant Professor | Agriculture

Delta 435-864-1480 Fillmore 435-743-5412

kalen.taylor@usu.edu

Chapel Taylor-Olsen

Health and Wellness Coordinator | Carbon & Emery Counties

chapel.taylor-olsen@usu.edu

Bronson Teichert

Multimedia Marketing Manager

bronson.teichert@usu.edu

Eric Thacker

Range Management Specialist

435-797-3796

eric.thacker@usu.edu

Jacquie Thacker

Office Manager | Wasatch County

(435)-657-3235

Jacquie.thacker@usu.edu

Mickelle Thackeray

Staff Assistant | Morgan County

(801) 829-3472

mickelle.thackeray@usu.edu

Anastasia Thayer

Agriculture and Natural Resources Specialist

(435)-797-0793

anastasia.thayer@usu.edu

Kathie Thayn

Secretary | Carbon County

(435)-636-3233

kathie.thayn@usu.edu

Aubree Thomas

Extension Marketing Manager

(435)-797-2187

aubree.thomas@usu.edu

Krista Thompson

Health and Wellness Educator | Tooele County

435-277-2400

krista.thompson@usu.edu

Taylor Thompson

Program Assistant | Applied Economics |

(435)-770-1414

taylor.thompson@usu.edu

Heidi Thompson

Business Assistant

(435) 797-0352

heidi.thompson@usu.edu

Deanna Thompson

Coordinator

(435) 797-9731

deanna.thompson@usu.edu

Heather Thomson

4-H Assistant & Media Coordinator

385-268-6531

heather.thomson@usu.edu

Jessica Tibbitts

Coordinator | Duchesne County

(801) 851-8475

jessica.tibbitts@usu.edu

Eva Timothy

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Millard County Director

(435)-864-1483

eva.timothy@usu.edu

Ashley Tullis

Staff Assistant | Iron County

(435)-267-1751

ashley.tullis@usu.edu

Jared Turner

Regional Director | Small Business Development Center

435-919-1296

jared.turner@usu.edu

Kari Ure

Extension Assistant Professor | Sevier County

435-893-0471

kari.ure@usu.edu

Brena Valle

Staff Assistant | Summit County

(435)-336-3217

brena.valle@usu.edu

Katherine Veeder

Extension Educator

(435) 797-8942

katherine.veeder@usu.edu

Vincenza Vicari-Bentley

Program Coordinator | Salt Lake County

(808)-773-0952

vincenza.vicari-bentley@usu.edu

Randall Violett

Extension Assistant Professor / Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent

randall.violett@usu.edu

Nick Volesky

Integrated Pest Management

(435)-797-0319

nick.volesky@usu.edu

Maren Voss

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Health and Wellness | HEART Initiative | Salt Lake & Tooele Counties

385-468-4841

maren.voss@usu.edu

Alice Wadley

Staff Assistant | Emery County

(435) 381-3535

alice.wadley@usu.edu

Janette Wagner

Program Coordinator | Sevier County

(435) 893-0478

janette.wagner@usu.edu

Katie Wagner

Extension Associate Professor | Horticulture | Salt Lake County

(385) 468-4826

katie.wagner@usu.edu

Teisha Walker

4-H Afterschool Coordinator | Juab County

435-623-3450

teisha.walker@usu.edu

Andree Walker

Director of County Operations | Salt Lake County Director

(385)-468-4825

andree.walker@usu.edu

Callie Ward

Extension Assistant Professor | Economic Development and 4-H Youth Development | Garfield County

(435) 676-1114

callie.ward@usu.edu

Ruby Ward

Agricultural Entrepreneurship Specialist

435-797-2323

ruby.ward@usu.edu

Kaitlin Waters

Create Better Health Ambassador | Create Better Health Utah (SNAP-Ed) | Salt Lake County

(385) 468-4840

Kaitlin.Waters@usu.edu

Alison Webb

4-H Assistant | Beaver County

435-438-6454

alison.webb@usu.edu

Katie Weber

Staff Assistant | FCS | Salt Lake County

(385)-468-4822

katie.weber@usu.edu

Peter Wecker

Program Coordinator | Salt Lake County

(801)-598-3827

peter.wecker@usu.edu

joran.whipple@usu.edu

Ken White

Vice President, Dean, and Professor

(435)-797-2201

ken.white@usu.edu

Mike Whitesides

Director of Marketing

(435) 797-7613

mike.whitesides@usu.edu

Emma Whitmore

4-H Program Coordinator | Youth & Community Programming | Iron County

(435)267-1754

emma.whitmore@usu.edu

David Widdison

Program Coordinator | Weber County

(801) 399-8220

david.widdison@usu.edu

Michael Wierda

Extension Assistant Professor | Pesticide Safety Education | Davis County

(435) 919-1270

michael.wierda@usu.edu

Trenton Wilde

Extension Associate Professor | Agriculture & Natural Resources | Piute and Wayne County Director

435-836-1314

trenton.wilde@usu.edu

Rebecca Wilkey

Program Assistant | Tribal and Rural Opioid Initiative | Duchesne County

435-722-1200

rebecca.wilkey@usu.edu

KristiLyn Wilkinson

Empowering Financial Wellness Program Manager

kristilyn.wilkinson@usu.edu

Celina Wille

Latino Programs Specialist | Assistant Professor

(435) 752-6263

celina.wille@usu.edu

Trenton Willson

Program Coordinator

(385)-535-0371

trenton.willson@usu.edu

David Wilson

Dairy Extension Veterinarian

435-760-3731

David.Wilson@usu.edu

Brady Wood

SBDC Program Coordinator

435-225-5314

brady.wood@usu.edu

Ann Woodbury

Home Economist Helpline

(385)-468-4837

ann.woodbury@usu.edu

Paige Wray

Extension Assistant Professor | Food Preservation | Health and Wellness | San Juan County Director

(435) 587-3239

paige.wray@usu.edu

Reagan Wytsalucy

Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture & Natural Resources | San Juan County

(435) 587-3239

reagan.wytsalucy@usu.edu

Ashley Yaugher

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Health and Wellness | HEART Initiative Coordinator & Team Lead | Carbon & Emery Counties

(435) 636-3276

ashley.yaugher@usu.edu

Olivia Yeip

Lead Graphic Designer | Davis County

(435) 919-1267

olivia.yeip@usu.edu

Jason Yerka

SBDC Associate State Director

(435) 919-1235

jason.yerka@usu.edu

Matt Yost

Agroclimate Specialist

435-797-4210

matt.yost@usu.edu

Dayna Young

Staff Assistant | San Juan County

(435) 587-3239

dayna.young@usu.edu

Mike Young

Small Business Development Center Specialist

(435) 797-3303

smike.young@usu.edu

Allen Young

Extension Dairy Specialist

435-797-3763

allen.young@usu.edu

Cody Zesiger

Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture & Natural Resources | Weber, Morgan and Davis Counties

(801) 845-4026

cody.zesiger@usu.edu

Mercedis Zismer

Family Wellness Coordinator | Create Better Health | Duchesne County

(435)-722-1200

mercedis.zismer@usu.edu

Rowe Zwahlen

Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture & 4-H | Emery County

(435)-381-3538

rowe.zwahlen@usu.edu