Virginia joined University of Illinois Extension Unit 3 in May of 2024. She is enjoying her position as a Community Outreach Worker for the Illinois Nutrition Education Programs (INEP) at the McHenry County office.
Virginia was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan but spent her early childhood in South Bend, Indiana. She attended McHenry County Community College in Illinois where she earned her Associate in Arts, with a focus in anthropology and land conservation. She worked for over two years in customer service, volunteering in her free days. She enjoys her community and is thrilled to help it grow and flourish. She likes connecting with nature, and her hobbies include art, exploring new locations, and gardening with her dog Jacko!