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Kendra Young

Senior Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development

Education and Degrees

  • 1998 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Master of Science Degree, Consumer Studies
  • 1996 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bachelor of Science Degree, Human Nutrition and Foods

Work Experience

  • 2001 to Present: Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, VCE-Henrico County
  • 2000 to 2001: Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, VCE-Patrick County
  • 1997 to 2000: Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, VCE-Middlesex County

Professional Associations

  • National Association of Extension 4-H Agents
  • Virginia Extension Service Association
  • Virginia Association of Extension 4-H Agents
  • Virginia Chapter 4-H All Stars

Awards

  • 2001 Outstanding Extension Agent Less Than Five Year Award by Epsilon Sigma Phi-National Honorary Extension Fraternity 
  • 2004 NAE4-HA Regional Communicator Award--"Henrico 4-H Program Guide" Promotional Piece
  • 2006 Distinguished Service Award by the Virginia Association of 4-H Extension Agents
  • 2006 NAE4-HA Regional Communicator Award--"Henrico 4-H: Making the Best Better" Video