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2-F Cross Collaboration Best Practices

Wednesday, April 26, 8:45-10:15 AM

Working collaboratively is critical to our success. This session will explore the fundamentals, challenges, and outcomes of successful cross-program research and extension collaboration. Presenters will provide examples of successful methodologies, helpful technical tools, and lessons learned. Participants will engage with presenters and colleagues in thinking of novel ways to build and sustain partnerships that will enhance the impact of our collective work.

Moderated by:

Jacalyn Mara Beck, Academic Programs Manager, Hopland and Sierra Foothill RECs

Speakers:

Toolkit for Building Cross-Program Partnership with Specific Examples From EFNEP, MG, MFP
Dee Denton, Master Food Preserver Coordinator, San Bernardino County
Christine Davidson, EFNEP Program Supervisor, San Bernardino, Riverside Counties
Maggie O'Niell, Master Gardener Program Coordinator and Environmental Education Program Supervisor

Leveraging Technology to Build Partnerships
Maggi Kelly, Professor and Cooperative Extension Specialist, UC Berkeley

How Can an Individual Advisor Build Partnerships for Success?
Beatriz E. Nobua Behrmann, Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Advisor (Orange & LA Counties)

Building Novel Partnerships with the RECs
Darren Haver, Associate Director, UC ANR REC System

From Challenges to Opportunity
Jacalyn Mara Beck, Academic Programs Manager, Hopland and Sierra Foothill RECs

Digital Handouts
Part I
Part II