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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

Marilu Andon
County Director
Keywords
4-H Foundation
Youth development
Community development
(815) 933-8337
Communications & Marketing

Anthony Warmack
Communications and Marketing Program Coordinator
Keywords
Communication
Marketing
(815) 942-2725
4-H/Youth Development

Shannon Range
4-H Youth Development Extension Educator
Keywords
4-H
Camping
Disaster preparedness
Entrepreneurship
Environment
Leadership
Outdoor Skills
STEM
Youth development
217-244-9693

Laura Valentine
4-H Youth Development Metro Educator
Keywords
STEM
Social-emotional health
Youth development
Leadership
(815) 727-9296

Brooke Baker-Katcher
4-H Recruitment and Engagement Program Coordinator
Keywords
4-H
Youth development
4-H alumni

Brittney Muschetto
Will County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
Keywords
4-H
Youth development
4-H alumni
(815) 727-9296

Barbara Dubravec
Kankakee County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
Keywords
4-H
Youth development
(815) 933-8337
Agriculture & Natural Resources

Renzo Ceme Vinces
Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
Keywords
Agriculture
Environment
Local foods and small farms
(815) 933-8337

Holly Froning
Kankakee County Master Gardener & Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
815-933-8337

Nancy Kuhajda
Will County Master Gardener, Master Naturalist & Master Composter Program Coordinator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
Horticulture
Composting
Agriculture
815-727-9296
Illinois Nutrition Education Program

Fernanda Ariza Perez
Will County SNAP-Ed Community Worker
Keywords
SNAP-Ed
Nutrition education
INEP
(815) 727-9296

Isabel Dyche
Will County SNAP ED Community Worker
Keywords
SNAP-Ed
Nutrition education
INEP
(815) 727-9296

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

Judy Lemenager
Kankakee County Office Support Assistant
Keywords
4-H Foundation
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
815-933-8337