Kit McDonald joins University of Illinois Extension as a SNAP-Ed community outreach worker serving Wabash and Lawrence counties. McDonald will provide education and resources that support balanced nutrition and overall health and wellness through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

McDonald is a certified Family and Community Development Specialist and previously worked as a Head Start teacher with Wabash Area Development Inc. (WADI). McDonald looks forward to connecting with local families, schools, and community partners to create healthier communities and brighter outcomes for future generations.

McDonald resides in Mt. Carmel with her husband, two sons, and family pets. She enjoys crocheting, swimming, reading, and, as she puts it, “attempting to have a green thumb.”