Shout out and congratulations to @Melissa Schroeder- Senior Issue leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension Schuyler County and NYS 4-H! Mel was part of the ESP National Award [Diversity Multicultural Team] from the Northeast Region for their work on the LGBTQ+ Virtual Symposium.
The Diversity-Team Award acknowledges outstanding efforts and accomplishments in developing, achieving, and sustaining Extension programs and/or audiences in our diverse and multicultural society. At least 50% of the team must be ESP members in good standing. Epsilon Sigma Phi is the Extension Professional’s organization whose mission is to foster standards of excellence in the Extension System and to develop the Extension profession and professional.
ESP Northeast Region Team members included: Dr. Jeff Howard and Dr. Alex Chan [Maryland Extension], Dr. Teresa McCoy [Ohio Extension], Kristen Landau [New Hampshire 4-H /Extension], Alisha Targonski [4-H/Maine Extension], Liz Kenton [Vermont 4-H/Extension] and Matt Scarfo [West Virginia Extension]. Proud of your work Mel + so happy that you are a part of CCE!
Kudos!