At-Large Members
An unspecified number of at-large representatives who are providing leadership to various aspects of the EMG program or who direct other national projects related to EMG programs are voting members of the EMGNC. If the EMGNC determines that another At-Large position/s should be established, it may do so by a simple majority vote. These positions are filled by appointment from the Executive Board. Current at-large positions include:
- Continuing Education
Anne Yasalonis, anneanne@ufl.edu , University of University of Florida, and Ashley Bodkin, abachtel@umd.edu, University of Maryland - Communications
John Orick, orick@purdue.edu, Purdue University - Coordinator Resources
Charlotte Glen, cdglen@ncsu.edu, North Carolina State University - Impact and Evaluation
Lynda Garvin, lgarvin@nmsu.edu, New Mexico State University - IMG Conference Representative
Dennis Patton, dennis.patton@jocogov.org, Kansas State University - EMG National Coordinator Conference Representative
- Lynda Garvin, lgarvin@nmsu.edu, New Mexico State University
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Eva Pabon, epabon5@ufl.edu, University of Florida - National Extension Volunteer Conference Representative, Treasurer
Pam Bennett, bennett.27@osu.edu, Ohio State University - Professional Development
Chris Hilgert, chilgert@uwyo.edu, University of Wyoming
Liaisons to the Board
A USDA/NIFA National Program Leader with responsibilities for EMG programs will be a nonvoting member of the Board and Committee. Additionally, non-voting liaisons from other Federal Agencies will be invited to meet with the Committee as deemed appropriate by the Committee. The International Master Gardener Committee might also be invited to appoint a liaison to serve on the National Committee to facilitate communications between the two committees. A representative from among the state Extension Directors will also be invited as a nonvoting member of the Board and Committee. Current liaisons include:
Tom Bewick
United States Department of Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 2201
Washington, DC 20250-220
Phone: (202) 401-3356
FAX: (202) 401-4888
Email: tbewick@nifa.usda.gov
Website: http://www.nifa.usda.gov
