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Illinois Extension provides programming and support directly to our communities to educate and create innovative solutions that impact the people of Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties.
Through our team of knowledgeable educators and staff, we are able to harness the power of the University of Illinois to provide exceptional programming directly to YOU. During difficult times or good times, we stick with our communities to innovate, educate, and create impact.
Contact staff directly or learn more by clicking their name below.
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County Director
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Marilu Andon
County Director
Keywords
Administration
Leadership
Community Development
(815) 933-8337
Communications & Marketing
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Anthony Warmack
Communications and Marketing Program Coordinator
Keywords
Communication
Marketing
(217) 244-5813
4-H/Youth Development
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Brittney Muschetto
4-H Youth Development Educator
Keywords
4-H
Youth Development
4-H Alumni
Diversity Equity Inclusion Access
Accessibility
(217) 333-1518
![Laura Valentine](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_140x200_/public/staff_image/Staff-profile_0.jpeg?itok=tB1TnnrG)
Laura Valentine
4-H Youth Development Metro Educator
Keywords
STEM
Social-Emotional Health
Youth Development
Leadership
(217) 333-5527
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Brooke Baker-Katcher
4-H Recruitment and Engagement Program Coordinator
Keywords
4-H
Youth Development
4-H Alumni
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Barbara Dubravec
Kankakee County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
Keywords
4-H
Youth Development
217-265-8145
![Micaiah Owens](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_140x200_/public/staff_image/headshot.jpg?itok=B1E5v3FC)
Micaiah Owens
Grundy County 4-H Program Coordinator
Keywords
4-H
4-H Alumni
Agriculture
(217) 244-7789
Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Renzo Ceme Vinces
Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
Keywords
Agriculture
Environment
Local Foods and Small Farms
(217) 265-6370
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Holly Froning
Kankakee County Master Gardener & Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
(217) 300-9124
![Nancy Kuhajda](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_140x200_/public/staff_image/head.jpg?itok=puODTpLc)
Nancy Kuhajda
Will County Master Gardener, Master Naturalist & Master Composter Program Coordinator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
Horticulture
Composting
Agriculture
(217) 300-9270
Illinois Nutrition Education Program
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Fernanda Ariza Perez
Illinois SNAP-Ed Educator
Keywords
SNAP-Ed
Nutrition Education
INEP
(217) 333-1750
![Isabel Dyche](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_140x200_/public/staff_image/Isabel%20Dyche.jpg?itok=KFZit68B)
Isabel Dyche
Will County SNAP ED Community Worker
Keywords
SNAP-Ed
Nutrition Education
INEP
(217) 333-6062
![Janet Moody](/sites/default/files/styles/staff_140x200_/public/moodyj.jpg?itok=m2-frFN5)
Janet Moody
Kankakee County SNAP ED Community Worker
Keywords
SNAP-Ed
Nutrition Education
INEP
Child Nutrition
Youth Development
Community Health
815-933-8337
Office Support
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Judy Lemenager
Kankakee County Office Support Assistant
Keywords
4-H Foundation
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
(217) 300-9283