Anita Wilkinson, Communications Program Coordinator

aswilkin@illinois.edu

“Through words and images, I share the stories of our volunteers, members, staff,  partnerships, and programs. The stories I “tell” are created with the goal of inviting everyone to get involved, learn something new, and understand the impact Extension programs make in the lives and communities in our four counties.”

Anita has been the Communications Program Coordinator for the Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit since 2014. She began her Illinois Extension career in 1998.

EDUCATION

• A.A. from Black Hawk College, East Campus
• B.S. from Illinois State University

EXTENSION JOB HISTORY

• Marshall-Putnam 4-H Program & Technology Coordinator
• Tazewell 4-H Program Coordinator

EXTENSION FOCUS AREAS

• Graphic Design                                                  
• Photography and Videography       
• Web Site Management                                 
• Social Media Content
• Client Database Management               
• Program Promotion

EXAMPLES OF ANITA’S CURRENT EXTENSION EFFORTS

• Photographing summer events: 4-H Shows, Illinois Junior Chef Schools, Master Volunteer projects and trainings, STEM camps
• Uploading content for the new University of Illinois Extension website
• Data and content collection for 2019 Year in Review
• Editing and distributing monthly Snapshots

Snapshot Hard Copy