We are an approved Multi-State Research project through NIMSS. Our project title is “Understanding Recruitment and Retention in the 4-H Club Program” and it’s official project number is W1023.
California
Marianne Bird, 4-H Youth Development Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension Sacramento County
Russell D. Hill, Associate 4-H Youth Development Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension Merced County
JoLynn Miller, 4-H Youth Development Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension Central Sierra
Florida
Sarah Hensley, 4-H Extension Agent II, University of Florida Extension
Dr. Dale Pracht, Associate Professor Community Based Organizational Systems, and 4-H Youth Development Specialist, University of Florida
Louisiana
Meggan Franks, 4-H Volunteer and Leadership Specialist, Louisiana State University College of Agriculture
New Hampshire
Kendra Lewis PhD, Youth & Family Resiliency State Specialist, University of New Hampshire Extension
Tennessee
Washington
Missy McElprang, 4-H Regional Specialist & Associate Professor, Washington State University
Wyoming
Previous Youth Retention Study Team Members
Clauda P. Diaz
Dorina Espinoza
Matthew Rodriguez
Tyler Granberry
Sarah Torbert
Ashley Powell
Car Mun Kok, PhD
Janet Fox
Dr. Kali Trzesniewski James
John Borba
Velynda Cameron
Rebecca Simpson
Cindy Wells
Dr. Emma Fete
Dr. Todd Tarifa
Dr. Kimberly Jones
Tim Ewers
Nancy Shelstad
Velynda Cameron
Rebecca Simpson
Cindy Wells
Past State Involvement
Idaho
Montana
Missouri
New Jersey
Wyoming
In Memorium
Jeannette Rea-Keywood
Dorina Espinoza