Planning Committee

Introducing the Members of the 2025 National Extension Conference on Volunteerism Planning Committee:

: Gemma Miner

4-H Volunteer Specialist
University of California
Conference Chair
gmminer@ucanr.edu

: Jill Goedeken

Volunteer Specialist
University of Nebraska
Committee Wrangler
jgoedeken2@unl.edu

: Marisa Coyne

Assistant Director, Volunteer and Community Engagement
University of California
Program, Chair
macoyne@ucanr.edu

: Kristy Oosterhouse

4-H Supervising and Staff Development Educator
Michigan State University
Communication and Marketing, Chair
oosterh6@msu.edu

: Jen Andon

Program Manager
MGV Program Ohio State University
Program Committee
andon.1@osu.edu

: Kate McCarty

University of Maine
Food Systems Professional
Hospitality, Chair
kate.mccarty@maine.edu

: Ken Culp, III

Principal Specialist for Volunteerism, Evaluation and Curriculum
University of Kentucky
Sponsorships, Exhibits, Chair
ken.culp@uky.edu

: Chris Hilgert

Colorado State University
Speakers, Chair
chris.hilgert@colostate.edu

: Heather Kent

University of Florida
Sponsorship and Exhibits Committee
hckent@ufl.edu

: Julie P. Dillard

Interim District Extension Director
University of Florida Communication and Marketing Committee
juliepd@ufl.edu

: Joe Drake

Associate Program Leader, Volunteer Specialist
University of New Hampshire Programs Committee
joseph.drake@unh.edu

: Jen Lobley

Extension Professor, Volunteer Development
University of Maine
Registration, Logistics, Speakers, Hospitality
jennifer.lobley@maine.edu

: Jason Hoyt

Manager, E&H
University of Maine
Registration, Logistics, Tech
jason.h.hoyt@maine.edu

: David Close

University of Tennessee
Volunteer Specialist
dclose3@utk.edu

: Jamie Morris

4-H Youth Development
Extension Specialist- Volunteerism
Purdue University
Emeritus, 2027 Host Site Bids, Speakers, Hospitality
morri688@purdue.edu

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