2025 All Organization Conference

2025 All Organization Conference
Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13, 2025
Wells Conference Center, University of Maine Campus, Orono, Maine

Bridging Technology, Community, and Personal Growth for a Thriving Extension

Planning is underway for the 2025 UMaine Extension Organization Conference, set to take place on November 12 and 13, 2025! The early phases are already in motion, and we’re excited to announce that this year’s theme has been decided—”Bridging Technology, Community, and Personal Growth for a Thriving Extension—stay tuned for more details, posted here and in your email inbox, in the coming months. In the meantime, we invite all staff to “save the dates” by adding the event to your Google Calendar, using the button link below, and join us in looking forward to an engaging and inspiring gathering!

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2025 UMaine Extension All Organization Conference Planning Committee Members

  • Gulsun Akdemkir, Associate Extension Professor and Seafood Technology and Food Safety Specialist
  • Melissa Arndt, Extension Marketing and Communications Director
  • Jason Bolton, Associate Dean of Extension
  • Hannah Carter, Dean of Extension, Associate Provost for Online and Continuing Education
  • Sarah Davenport, Administrative Specialist
  • Ella Glatter, Administrative Specialist
  • Becky Gray, Administrative Specialist
  • Sarah Harris, Administrative Specialist
  • Amanda Hatley, Staff Coordinator
  • Beth Hawkyard, Assistant Director, Employee Engagement
  • Andrew Hudacs, Assistant Extension Professor, 4-H Teen Leadership and Development Statewide Educator
  • Jason Lilley, Assistant Extension Professor, Maine Sustainable Agriculture and Maple Industry Educator
  • Tayla Mann, Administrative Specialist
  • Gloria Menchaca, Accounting and Operations Professional
  • Emily Mott, EFNEP Administrative Specialist
  • Ankit Singh, Assistant Extension Professor, Ornamental Horticulture
  • Michelle Snowden, Extension Webmaster
  • Matt Thomas, Web Professional
  • Lucy Wess, Director, Maine Agricultural Mediation Program