Vanessa Young

Community Education Assistant CL1 (EFNEP)
116 O’Brien Avenue, Machias, ME 04654
Telephone: 207.255.3345
Email: vanessa.young@maine.edu

Vanessa works for the Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) bringing nutrition education to youth in grades K-12, young adults ages 18-24 and families with children throughout Washington and Hancock Counties. She works with local schools and community partners to provide year round in-person and virtual nutrition & cooking education classes to those interested in learning more about living a healthy lifestyle.

Work-related Certificates:

• National Nutrition Certification Program
• ServSafe National Restaurant Association Certification

Professional Organizations:

• Maine Nutrition Council
• Maine School Garden Network
• Maine Network of Community Food Councils
• Washington County Food Pantry Network