Collaboration in Action: Strengthening Partnerships for Greater Impact

The Living Our Values series for Illinois Extension staff is designed to explore and celebrate the core values that guide our work and define our impact: Collaboration, Credibility, Inclusivity, and Learning. These sessions help to enhance a shared understanding of the values that drive Illinois Extension's mission, provide practical insights and examples of how staff can apply these values through daily work, and foster a stronger sense of community and alignment among Extension staff across the state.

Presenters: Collaboration in Action (recorded Feb. 26, 2025)

• Margaret Larson, Extension County Director

• Grant McCarty, Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms 

• Jody Johnson, Extension County Director • John Shadowens, Extension Educator, Community Economic Development

• Karla Belzer, Extension County Director

• Bruce Black, Extension Educator, Horticulture

• Kevin Carey, Extension Interim Assistant Dean, Program Leader and Director, Illinois 4-H