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
Oak LeafUConn 4-HUConn 4-H, Litchfield County
litchfield@uconn.edu
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
Oak LeafMaster GardenerMaster Gardener Coordinator, Litchfield County
litchfield@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
oak leafJessica GoldmanEducational Program Assistant
jessica.goldman@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 leafCindy SalmoiraghiMaster Gardener Coordinator, Litchfield County
cynthia.salmoiraghi@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
portrait of MacKenzie WhiteMacKenzie 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
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