Kennebec County Extension Association
As the educational arm of County Government, Kennebec County Extension Association (KCEA) is the citizens advisory group for University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Kennebec County. UMaine Extension’s successful educational programs result from a federal, state, and county partnership that address the issues of Kennebec County residents. Since 1919, when the Maine Legislature passed the County Extension Act, the University of Maine has been in all Maine communities with a local county office that is funded by county government. KCEA oversees the funding allocated by the Kennebec County Commissioners, that provides housing, support staff and basic operations for UMaine Extension in Kennebec County.
Officers
President: Victor Esposito, Waterville
Vice President: William M. O’Connor, Hallowell
Secretary: Charles McGillicuddy, Augusta
Treasurer : Diana Hartley, Clinton
Board Members
- Michael Brown, China
- Nira O’Connor, Augusta
- Ryan Martin, Hallowell
- Theresa Inglis, Richmond
- 4-H Leaders’ Association President: Lori Larrabee, Litchfield
- Youth Member: Open Position
Faculty/Staff Members
- Caragh Fitzgerald, Associate Extension Professor and Extension Educator for Agriculture
- Alisha Targonski, 4-H Professional
- Lynne Holland, Horticulture Professional
- Brittany Williams, Administrative Support Specialist
The KCEA is actively recruiting new members. In partnership with UMaine Extension staff, the members of each County Extension Association provide input on local educational programming needs and oversee the county budget appropriations that support UMaine Extension educational programs for county residents.
KCEA Meetings
The KCEA typically meets bi-monthly, on the first Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension office, 125 State Street, 3rd Floor, Augusta.
For more information, please call 207.622.7546.