About Us

Maine 4-H Foundation staff and volunteers

The staff and volunteers of the Maine 4-H Foundation work very diligently to support the initiatives of the UMaine Extension 4-H Program.

Leading fundraising campaigns, offering advice to clubs on how to raise funds for their events, and providing leadership in different programming areas are just some of the commitments of our staff and volunteers.

Maine 4-H Foundation Board 2022

Officers

  • Sean Cameron
    Board President (2024-25)
    Rumford, Maine
  • Carla Lafayette
    Board Vice President (2024-25)
    Hampden, Maine
  • John (Jay) Nutting
    Board Secretary (2024-25)
    Vassalboro, Maine
  • Lynn Gallagher
    Board Treasurer (2024-25)
    Gray, Maine
  • Deb Chase
    Scholarship Chair (2024-25)
    Farmington, Maine
  • John Knuerr
    Learning Center Chair (2024-25)
    Tenants Harbor, Maine

Trustees

  • (2027-2) Jason Judd, Portland, Maine
  • (2025-1) Susan M. Scacchi, Holden, Maine
  • (2025-2) Jon Olson, Mt. Vernon, Maine
  • (2025-2) Molly Stifler, White River Junction, Vermont
  • (2026-1) Dr. Ron O. Brown, Portland, Maine
  • (2026-1) Justin Kiger, Windham, Maine
  • (2026-2) Lavon Bartel, Steuben, Maine
  • (2026-2) George Conant, Scarborough, Maine
  • (2026-2) Mike Sawyer, Merril, Maine
  • (2027-1) Elaine L. Clark, Cumberland Foreside, Maine

Board terms end on the first day of January of the year indicated unless agreed to a second term.

Youth Trustees

  • (2024-1) Maddie Gray
  • (2024-1) Jacob Mitchell

Honorary Members

  • Scott Johnson, Ellsworth, Maine
  • Lincoln Merrill, Yarmouth, Maine
  • Devora Stager (Florida address)

Staff

  • Jennifer Ricci, Executive Director and Assistant Director and contact for the Magic Lantern Innovation Center, Bridgton, Maine
  • Angela Martin, Contact Person for Finances, York Complex #1, Orono, Maine

University of Maine President or Representative

  • President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Orono, Maine

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Liaison Members

  • Dean Hannah Carter, Orono, Maine
  • Lisa Phelps, 4-H Program Administrator, Orono, Maine
  • Ryder Scott, Executive Director of 4-H Camp and Learning Center, Bryant Pond, Maine
  • Kristy Ouellette, Extension Professor and Positive Youth Development Specialist, Lisbon Falls, Maine