Cathy Ludolph
Peoria County 4-H Program Coordinator
“I plan and coordinate positive youth development programs and activities for youth in Peoria County. I work with an awesome group of 4-H volunteers to implement the programs that provide youth the opportunity to develop leadership, citizenship and mastery of life skills.”
Cathy has been the Peoria County 4-H Program Coordinator since 2000. She began her Illinois Extension career in 1995.
EXTENSION JOB HISTORY
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program Assistant, Peoria County
4-H Program Coordinator, Peoria County
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- U of I Extension Innovative Program Supporting Volunteers Award
- U of I Extension Coordinating Volunteers Award
- U of I Extension Collaborating with Potential Partners Award
- IEPYE Specialty educational Technology Award
- IEPYE Communication Award Video Program
- National Assoc. Extension 4-H Agents Excellence in 4-H Club Support Award
- 25 women in Leadership of Central Illinois Award
EXAMPLES OF CATHY’S EXTENSION EFFORTS
- Coordinate events such as the 4-H Show, achievement program, Federation, 4-H volunteer committee meetings, 4-H special interest clubs
- Public relations work to inform members, volunteers, and the general public about the many opportunities 4-H offers
- Provide support to 4-H members & volunteers
- Work with 4-H unit team to coordinate multi-county events such as Clover Clinic and service learning projects
FAVORITE MEMORY IN EXTENSION
I have many favorite 4-H memories and it is hard to choose just one. The moments that stand out to me the most are the smiling faces of youth at the 4-H Show when they exhibit their projects and receive recognition for their accomplishments. I also really enjoy working with the Federation youth and have many great memories of projects, activities and events we have done over the years.