With the development of an Urban Extension Toolkit, all Extension professionals in metropolitan areas and across LGUs would have access to a ready-to-use training and support system with an equity lens. This toolkit would include standardized measures that could be used by any program area while providing opportunities to reflect the local context and allow Extension leadership to evaluate their progress on becoming a truly equitable organization.
Applied Research Fellow: Ramona C. Madhosingh-Hector, MS
Ramona Madhosingh-Hector is a Regional Specialized Agent in Urban Sustainability for the University of Florida/IFAS Extension and serves the Southwest District. Since 2010, she has developed educational programs that support and advance the region’s commitment to sustainability including programs focused on resource efficiency, community sustainability, and food systems.
Applied Research Fellow: Alyssa Bowers, M.S.
Alyssa Bowers is Senior Program Consultant for the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County Florida. Her most recent work with the University of Florida was as the 4-H Youth Development Agent in Pinellas County Florida. Her primary areas of focus are STEM, urban 4-H, and veterinary science. She has a passion for innovative and creative 4-H programming and partnerships.