Cooperative Extension Service Careers in Extension
If you are looking for a career in which you make a difference in the community on a daily basis, then consider a position with the Cooperative Extension Service. As an Extension agent, you have the unique opportunity to provide leadership, education, and service to the community. Other benefits include flexibility, networking, and paid tuition for graduate school. For more information and to complete an application, please visit us.
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service exists to bring research, information, and programming to the citizens of the Commonwealth through the combined efforts of Extension specialists, associates, and agents. As the population landscape in constantly evolving, it is important for our efforts to reflect the diversity represented in our society and in our workplace. Toward this end, the Diversity Network was established to serve and support Extension professionals of with diverse backgrounds as they work to meet the needs of Extension clientele. The Network’s efforts are focused on increasing the recruitment and retention of Extension professionals from diverse backgrounds, provide programs and activities that enhance professional development, support and social interaction among members, increasing awareness of Cooperative Extension employment opportunities among individuals from diverse backgrounds, and promoting diversity training for all Extension personnel. Below is a listing of Diversity Network members along with contact information.
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Extension Agent Karen Ellis preparing for a
Kids in the Kitchen program in Daviess Co.
Willie Howard
UK/4-H
Jefferson Co.
502-425-4482
email: whowardj@uky.edu
Vice President
Tehran Jewell
KSU/Small Farm
Bowling Green, KY
270-842-5823
Secretary
Janeen Tramble
UK/4-H
Trigg Co.
270 522-3269
email: janeen.tramble@uky.edu
Treasurer
Louie Rivers, Jr.
KSU/Director-Small Farm Outreach
Frankfort, KY
email: louie.rivers@kysu.edu
Virginia Langford
UK/FCS
Graves Co.
270 247-2334
email: vlangfor@uky.edu
Danielle Rudolph
UK/4-H
McCracken Co.
270 554-9520
email: drudolph@uky.edu
Raven Ford
UK/4-H
Rowan Co.
606 784-5457
email: rcford@uky.edu
Nicole Ivory
UK/4-H
Jefferson Co.
502 425-4482
email: nivory@uky.edu
Karen Ellis
UK/4-H
Daviess Co.
270 685-8480
email: karen.ellis@uky.edu
Deborah Winston
UK/AG
Meade Co.
270 422-4958
email: deborah.winston@uky.edu
Terence Clemons
UK/4-H
Montogomery Co.
859 498-8741
email: t.clemons@uky.edu
Michael Caldwell
UK/EXT
Nelson Co.
502 350-0696
email: mcaldwel@uky.edu
Lionel Williamson
UK/ADM
Lexington, KY
859 257-1637
email: lwilliam@uky.edu
Quentin Tyler
UK/ASSOC.
Lexington, KY
859 257-7272 ext.252
email: quentin.tyler@uky.edu
Allison Lewis
UK/FCS
Jefferson Co.
502 425-4482
Marisa Fitzgerald
UK/FCS
Jessamine Co.
859 885-4811
email: mfitzger@uky.edu
Ahlishia Shipley
UK/ASST.
Lexington, KY
859-257-7272 ext.252
email: ahlishiashipley@uky.edu