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Anthony serves as the Extension Communications & Marketing Program Coordinator serving Grundy, Kankakee, & Will counties. In this role, he leads outreach efforts for the tri-county unit as Extension moves to innovate, empower communities, and grow programs.
Through compelling stories, partnerships, media, & innovation, Anthony works to impact the communities Extension serves through strategic communication efforts while elevating the stories of the Unit’s team of talented staff & educators. His goal is to harness the power of the University of Illinois to bring change to the community.
In addition to his work with Extension, Anthony is also an accomplished freelance journalist and science writer, with pieces appearing in Scientific American, Massachusetts General Hospital’s PROTO Magazine, Massive Science, and many other publications.
Anthony holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources with individualized study in Informal Interpretation (i.e. Informal Communication) from Oregon State University. With his degree, his specialty lies in communicating in impactful ways to inspire action and move toward a result.
Prior to joining the communications team, Anthony served as the Will County 4-H Program Coordinator where he focused on innovative outreach strategies to grow programs. Anthony is a 4-H alum and was heavily involved in 4-H throughout high school and into college, serving on the Illinois 4-H Foundation Board, Youth Leadership Team, and many other state and national committees.
Leadership Roles
- IT Accessibility Liaison, University of Illinois Extension
- Illinois Extension State MarCom working group ("Better Together") - Co-chair (2023-2024 term)
- WebCon Conference Committee | Social Media Committee
Select Extension Stories
In-depth Features
- ‘I am autistic and rabbit shows helped me:’ Showing livestock to be ‘Beyond Ready’ for life
- 'I knock on the door and I say this is what I do... It’s free': SNAP-Ed’s human touch leaves a lifelong impact
4-H Youth Development
- Local youth are 'Beyond Ready' this National 4-H Week
- Helping families cope when headlines are overwhelming, Illinois Extension offers tips
- Grundy 4-H alumnus named Senior Program Lead for Positive Youth Development
- 4-H alum uses civic engagement skills, elected as youngest county board member
Horticulture
- Extension Master Gardener Conference reaffirms value of community horticulture
- Local Impact: When the buzz comes knocking, Extension is ready with answers