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OSU Extension

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

CFAES
Community and Economic Development Educator
Office: 
740-335-1150
Phone: 
740-239-5070
Biography: 

Overview:

Kate provides programming related to leadership development, business retention and expansion, and community engagement for Fayette County and the region. She works collaboratively with local agencies and business to help our communities and citizens thrive.

 

Experience

Kate brings more than a decade of experience in hands-on adult and youth education and program management through Ohio State University Extension.

 

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Ohio Northern University, 2010

Master of Public Administration, Wright State University, 2013.

Thesis: Generational differences in volunteer management

Doctorate Degree, Ohio State University, 2022

Dissertation: Developing a mid-level competency model for Extension.

 

Personal:

Kate lives in Frankfort, Ohio on an angus cattle farm with her husband and three children. In her spare time when not supporting all things farm and family, she enjoys reading, travel, and being out on the water.

 

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