Extension Directory

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Connecticut is a small, diverse state with urban and rural spaces. We understand that because we live and work here. Extension educators are here to help you, your family, and your community. Search for a member of our team in the directory below. Extension professionals are also listed on the County Extension Center pages and the program pages.

List of People
PhotoNameTitleEmail
Deborah AbibouDeborah AbibouSustainable and Resilient Community Assistant Extension Educator
deb.abibou@uconn.edu
portrait of Elizabeth AdlerElizabeth AdlerMaster Gardener Coordinator - Hartford County
elizabeth.adler@uconn.edu
Emily AlgerUConn 4-H Middlesex County
emily.alger@uconn.edu
Juliana BarrettJuliana BarrettCoastal Habitats Extension Educator Emerita
juliana.barrett@uconn.edu
Erica BenvenutiErica BenvenutiCommunity Nutrition Education
erica.benvenuti@uconn.edu
Rachel BespudaSustainable Livestock Tri-State SARE Project
Rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu
Rebecca BleimanRebecca BleimanMaster Gardener Coordinator, Lower Fairfield County
rebecca.bleiman@uconn.edu
portrait of Sarah BodensteinSarah BodensteinRegional Aquaculture Liaison
sarah.bodenstein@uconn.edu
Oak LeafJoseph BonelliAgricultural Business Associate Extension Educator Emeritus
joseph.bonelli@uconn.edu
Kara Bonsack profileKara BonsackCLEAR and the Department of Extension Communications
kara.bonsack@uconn.edu
portrait of Mark BrandMark BrandHorticulture and Plant Breeding
mark.brand@uconn.edu
Cary ChadwickGeospatial Education, CLEAR, Associate Extension Educator
cary.chadwick@uconn.edu
Oak LeafRobert ChangNew Farmer Business Specialist
robert.chang@uconn.edu
Laura Cisneros poses near a felled tree.Laura CisnerosNatural Resources Conservation Academy - Assistant Extension Professor
laura.cisneros@uconn.edu
portrait of Cristina ConnollyCristina ConnollyAgricultural Economics - Local Food and Consumer Behavior
cristina.connolly@uconn.edu
Marc CournoyerMarc CournoyerUConn 4-H New London County Program Coordinator
marc.cournoyer@uconn.edu
Margaret CozensMargaret CozensLong Island Sound Study (LISS) Outreach Coordinator - Visiting Assistant Extension Educator
margaret.cozens@uconn.edu
portrait of Dawn CraycoDawn CraycoFarm To School - Visiting Associate Extension Educator
dawn.crayco@uconn.edu
Oak LeafJacqueline CrepeauMaster Gardener Coordinator - Middlesex County
jacqueline.crepeau@uconn.edu
Jen CushmanJennifer CushmanUConn 4-H State Program Leader & Hartford County 4-H Program, Cooperative Extension Educator, Hartford County Center Coordinator
jennifer.cushman@uconn.edu
Dennis D'AmicoDairy Foods
ddamico@uconn.edu
Nicole Davidow standing in a vegetable field holding a pumpkinNicole DavidowVegetable Crops Educational Program Assistant
nicole.davidow@uconn.edu
Oak LeafVicki DeLeoMaster Gardener Coordinator, Tolland County
victoria.deleo@uconn.edu
David DicksonDavid DicksonCenter for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) Director
Co-Director, NEMO Program
Extension Educator
david.dickson@uconn.edu
Michael DietzCT Institute of Water Resources Director
CLEAR
CT Sea Grant Senior Extension Educator
michael.dietz@uconn.edu
Donna DioneDonna DioneEducational Program Assistant 1/Program Support
donna.dione@uconn.edu
Diane DorferDiane DorferFarm Viability Service Coordinator
diane.dorfer@uconn.edu
portrait of Abby DuBoisAbby DuBoisFarm to School Technical Assistant
abigail.dubois@uconn.edu
portrait of Valerie DuffyValerie DuffyPublic Health Nutrition
valerie.duffy@uconn.edu
portrait of Tina DugdaleTina DugdaleCommunity Nutrition and Health
tina.dugdale@uconn.edu
Oak LeafToni EllisNutrition Education – EFNEP Extension Program Education Liaison
toni.ellis@uconn.edu
Danielle Fisher standing in a covered bridgeDanielle FisherEducational Program Assistant
danielle.smith@uconn.edu
woman smilingNicole FreidenfeldsNatural Resources Conservation Academy
nicole.freidenfelds@uconn.edu
Maryann Fusco-RollinsUConn 4-H Tolland County Assistant Extension Educator
maryann.fusco@uconn.edu
portrait of Giulia Gambale at the Master Gardener office in North HavenGiulia GambaleMaster Gardener Coordinator, New Haven County
gkn25002@uconn.edu
Tessa GetchisAquaculture Senior Extension Educator
tessa.getchis@uconn.edu
Shuresh GhimireShuresh GhimireVegetable Crops Associate Extension Educator
shuresh.ghimire@uconn.edu
Michael GilmanMichael GilmanAquaculture Workforce Development and Shell Recycling Coordination
michael.gilman@uconn.edu
Nick GoltzNick GoltzPlant Diagnostics
nick.goltz@uconn.edu
Zach GordonZachary GordonSeaweed Aquaculture Assistant Extension Educator
zachary.gordon@uconn.edu
Oak LeafSharon GrayCommunity Nutrition Education, Hartford County – Associate Extension Educator
sharon.gray@uconn.edu
Faye Griffiths SmithFaye Griffiths-SmithFamily Economics and Resource Management Associate Extension Educator
faye.griffiths-smith@uconn.edu
Profile of Amy HarderAmy Harder, PhDAssociate Dean and Associate Director for Extension
amy.harder@uconn.edu
Jason HendersonJason HendersonTurfgrass Science
jason.henderson@uconn.edu
Heidi Herz with a horseHeidi HerzEducational Program Assistant 1
heidi.herz@uconn.edu
John InguagiatoTurf Pathology
john.inguagiato@uconn.edu
portrait of Alec JanisAlec JanisWell Water/Connecticut Institute of Water Resources Visiting Assistant Educator
alec.janis@uconn.edu
portrait of Maureen KaihuMaureen KahiuTurfgrass and Weed Ecology
maureen.kahiu@uconn.edu
Bonnie KeglerBonnie KeglerUConn 4-H Windham County - Assistant Extension Educator
bonnie.kegler@uconn.edu
Oak LeafMarlene KennedySecretary
marlene.kennedy@uconn.edu
Srikanth KodatiSrikanth KodatiPesticide Safety Education & Crop Protection Extension Educator
srikanth.kodati@uconn.edu
Adelheid KoepferAdelheid KoepferConnecticut Trails Research Technician
adelheid.koepfer@uconn.edu
Jacqueline KowalskiJacqueline KowalskiUrban Agriculture Associate Extension Educator
jacqueline.kowalski@uconn.edu
Charles Krasnow in a greenhouse with plantsCharles KrasnowControlled Environment Agriculture - Associate Extension Educator
charles.krasnow@uconn.edu
Lauren KurtzLauren KurtzInvasive Species Outreach Specialist
lauren.kurtz@uconn.edu
portrait of Julia KuzovkinaJulia KuzovkinaEcological Restoration and Native Plants
jkuzovkina@uconn.edu
Ana LegrandAna LegrandEntomology and Vegetable Crops
ana.legrand@uconn.edu
Rachel Lei-ParentQian (Rachel) Lei-ParentGeospatial Education Assistant Extension Educator
qian.lei@uconn.edu
Evan LentzFruit Crops - Commercial
evan.lentz@uconn.edu
Oak LeafDonna LiskaEducational Program Assistant 1
donna.liska@uconn.edu
portrait of Rigoberto LopezRigoberto LopezFood Systems Marketing, Policy
rigoberto.lopez@uconn.edu
Oak LeafJohn LoRussoMaster Gardener Coordinator Windham County
john.lorusso@uconn.edu
Jean Madden-HennesseyJeanmarie Madden-HennesseyEducational Technologies Specialist
jean.madden-hennessey@uconn.edu
Amelia MagistraliAmelia MagistraliSoil Health - Associate Extension Educator
amelia.magistrali@uconn.edu
Oak LeafLauren ManuckAdministrative Program Assistant I
lauren.manuck@uconn.edu
Jiff MartinSustainable Food Systems Senior Extension Educator
jiff.martin@uconn.edu
Richard MeinertAgriculture (Dairy/Livestock) Nutrient Management Extension Educator
richard.meinert@uconn.edu
Hannah Morillo-GalindoEducational Program Assistant - EFNEP
hannah.morillo-galindo@uconn.edu
portrait of Jenifer NadeauJenifer NadeauEquine Extension
jenifer.nadeau@uconn.edu
portrait of Avishesh NeupaneAvishesh Neupanedpj25003@uconn.edu
Frances Pacyna ChampagneAdministrative Program Assistant 1
frances.pacyna.champagne@uconn.edu
Heather PeaseNutrition Education – EFNEP Program Assistant
heather.pease@uconn.edu
Heather PeracchioCommunity Nutrition Education, Fairfield County, Assistant Extension Educator
heather.peracchio@uconn.edu
Oak LeafEmily Picard4-H Youth, Fairfield County - Assistant Extension Educator
emily.picard@uconn.edu
Owen PlacidoOwen PlacidoVisiting Assistant Extension Educator - Nature-Based Approaches to Resilience
owen.placido@uconn.edu
Mike PuglisiMike PuglisiCommunity Nutrition and Health, EFNEP Program Director
michael.puglisi@uconn.edu
Shannon Raider Extension staff profile photoShannon RaiderPut Local On Your Tray (Farm To School) Program Coordinator
shannon.raider@uconn.edu
Rosa RaudalesRosa RaudalesGreenhouse Specialist
rosa.raudales@uconn.edu
Juliana Restrepo-MarinEducational Program Assistant, Community Nutrition
juliana.restrepo_marin@uconn.edu
Portrait of Guillermo RisattiGuillermo RisattiDirector, Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
guillermo.risatti@uconn.edu
Oak LeafIsamar RodriguezEducational Program Assisstant
vqy25002@uconn.edu
Mayra-Rodriguex-GonzalezMayra Rodríguez GonzálezUrban and Community Forestry - Assistant Extension Educator
mayra.rodriguez_gonzalez@uconn.edu
Oak LeafLex SalomoneEducational Program Assistant
way24002@uconn.edu
Brenda SanchezBrenda SanchezEducational Program Assistant - EFNEP
brenda.sanchez@uconn.edu
Sarah SchechterSarah SchechterSustainable & Resilient Communities - Assistant Extension Educator
sarah.schechter@uconn.edu
Oak LeafHalie SheaUConn 4-H New Haven County - Assistant Extension Educator
halie.shea@uconn.edu
Oak LeafAlyssa Siegel-MilesEducational Program Assistant 1
alyssa.siegel-miles@uconn.edu
Oak LeafChristine SmithEducational Program Assistant 1
christine.smith@uconn.edu
Oak LeafPatricia SpoffordPeople Empowering People (UConn PEP) Coordinator
patricia.spofford@uconn.edu
Lorraine St. ClairLorraine St. ClairSecretary
lorraine.stclair@uconn.edu
Umekia TaylorUmekia TaylorCommunity Nutrition Education, New Haven County, Associate Extension Educator
umekia.taylor@uconn.edu
Sara Tomis with a sheepSara TomisOne Health - Agriculture and Community Engagement, Assistant Extension Educator
sara.tomis@uconn.edu
Becca Toms Extension staff profile photoBecca TomsFood Systems Communications & Outreach Assistant
rebecca.toms@uconn.edu
Dianisi TorresDianisi TorresCommunity Nutrition Education, Windham County
dianisi.torres@uconn.edu
Indu UpadhyayaFood Safety Associate Extension Educator
indu.upadhyaya@uconn.edu
Oak LeafZoraida VelazquezNutrition Education – EFNEP Extension Program Education Liaison
zoraida.velazquez@uconn.edu
Profile of Kumar VenkitanarayananKumar VenkitanarayananCAHNR Interim Dean and Director
kumar.venkitanarayanan@uconn.edu
portrait of Jason VokounJason VokounFisheries Management
jason.vokoun@uconn.edu
Victoria WallaceVictoria WallaceSustainable Turf & Landscapes Senior Extension Educator
victoria.wallace@uconn.edu
Oak LeafMary WelchFamily and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator
mary.welch@uconn.edu
Oak LeafMacKenzie WhiteDiversified Livestock Assistant Extension Educator
mackenzie.white@uconn.edu
Emily Wilson profileEmily WilsonGeospatial Extension Educator
emily.wilson@uconn.edu
Oak LeafSandra WilsonMaster Gardener Coordinator Fairfield County
sandra.wilson@uconn.edu
Oak LeafMichelle WinklerMaster Gardener Coordinator, Litchfield County
michelle.winkler@uconn.edu
portrait of Joanna Woodward sitting at a state park with her dogJoanna WoodwardMaster Gardener Coordinator - New London County
joanna.woodward@uconn.edu
Thomas WorthleyThomas WorthleyForestry Stewardship Extension Professor, & Center Coordinator
thomas.worthley@uconn.edu
Heather ZidackHeather ZidackConsumer Horticulture, Home & Garden Education Center
heather.zidack@uconn.edu
Profile of Bonnie BurrBonnie Burr, MSADepartment Head and Assistant Director
bonnie.burr@uconn.edu
Dan CarvalheiroDan CarvalheiroData Analyst
daniell.carvalheiro@uconn.edu
Oak LeafAmber GuillemetteAdministrative Program Support - Department Head
amber.guillemette@uconn.edu
Fanny Hernandez profile picFanny HernandezEvaluation Specialist for Extension
fanny.hernandez@uconn.edu
Stacey LackmanStacey LackmanAdministrative Assistant - Associate Dean's Office
stacey.lackman@uconn.edu
Josh MindekJoshua MindekCAHNR Computer Support Technician
josh.mindek@uconn.edu
Stacey StearnsStacey StearnsExtension Communications Specialist
stacey.stearns@uconn.edu
Matt Syrotiak profileMatthew SyrotiakState 4-H Program Coordinator
matthew.syrotiak@uconn.edu