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In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Shailja Mathur, the recipient of 2020 Mary Jane Willis Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award.  Shailja currently serves as an FCHS senior program coordinator with Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Middlesex County.   

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Cecilia about her current work.  Shailja shares her philosophies and strategies for Extension programming.  She shares her family connection with Extension and her personal journey to an Extension career.  

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Peggy Brennan-Tonetta. 

Peggy is the Director of Resource and Economic Development for the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. In this role, she is responsible for all NJAES off-campus facilities including research farms, marine research stations and business incubators.  

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Peggy about her distinguished record of developing and leading economic development initiatives at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, and the state.  Peggy shares about her career at Rutgers and provides advice to others looking to get started on a similar career path. 

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Joan Healy, the recipient of 2021 RCE Staff Excellence Award.  Joan currently serves as a program associate with Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Mercer County, overseeing home SNAP-Ed program. 

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Joan about her current work and her career experiences that brought her to this role.  Joan shares her philosophies around Extension programming and her advice for an effective and rewarding Extension career.

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Cecilia Diaz, the recipient of 2021 Mary Jane Willis Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award.  Cecilia currently serves as a program associate with Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Passaic County, overseeing home horticulture and the local Master Gardeners program.   

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Cecilia about her current work.  Cecilia shares her philosophies and strategies for Extension programming.  She shares her own personal journey to Extension story and her past professional experiences.

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Ben about what led him to a camp career, and ultimately his role as the Camp Director. Ben shares his thoughts and philosophies on what makes sleepaway camp such an important opportunity for youth.  Ben shares his thoughts on what make the LG Cook 4-H Camp experience especially magical.

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Dr. Don Schaffner is Extension Specialist in Food Science and Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. Don is an Extension Icon.   

Rachel and Kathleen talk to Don about his research interests including- handwashing, cross-contamination and quantitative microbial risk assessment.  Don shares his thoughts and strategies related to Extension scholarship as well as career advice for early and midcareer Extension professionals.   Don is an experienced podcaster. In his spare time, he co-hosts the Food Safety Talk and Risky or Not podcasts.   

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Lauren Errickson, the recipient of 2020 RCE Excellence Staff Award.  Lauren currently serves as a senior program administrator with Rutgers Cooperative Extension, overseeing food access programs in New Jersey.  She leads both the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market and Rutgers Against Hunger, initiatives focused on improving healthy food access and reducing both campus and community food insecurity. 

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Lauren about her current work.  Lauren shares her philosophies and strategies for Extension programming.  She shares her own personal 4-H story and her past professional experiences (including running a horse-powered farm in Maine with her husband and RCE colleague Bill Errickson).  

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Matthew Newman, Monmouth County 4-H Agent. Matt was the 2021 winner of the RCE Excellence Award for Faculty.

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Matt about what led him to a career in Extension, and how he ended up in NJ at Rutgers.   Matt shares his thoughts and philosophies on excellence in Extension programming.  He shares his own personal 4-H story and how he approaches his work and creates opportunities for youth in Monmouth County and beyond.

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Dr. Brian Schilling, Associate Professor/Extension Specialist of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics. Brian has been serving as the Director of Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE)/Senior Associate Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station since July 1, 2018.  

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Brian about what led him to a career in agriculture, and ultimately his role as the Director of Extension. Brian shares his thoughts on the greatest strengths of RCE, as well as the challenges and opportunities that face RCE.  Brian speaks to some positive impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mission of a Land Grant university, and provides his career advice for those working in Extension.