Learn more about Kasey Kemme's transition from the classroom to Youth Development educator and the people who helped her make that change successfully! Hear about her love for informal ed and the flexibility it provides, and what about her job gives her joy! Also learn about extra help positions and how they can be a great window into if an Extension job is right for someone!

Learn about how Kasey Kemme went from formal education in the classroom to Youth Development educator! Hear how she got introduced to the ins and outs of 4-H as extra help in Champaign, and why she decided to transition to working full time with Extension! Hear about where Kasey grew up, how she spends time with her family (hint: it involves show pigs and cheering for the Illini) and what dishes she wants off the table during the holidays.

Hear more from Latosha Reggans, Youth Development Educator in Cook County, about the challenges of growing 4-H in Chicago and beyond. She shares some great tips about scheduling time to process your work and plan, allowing yourself to focus in on one specific program, and learning from your peers!

Learn about Educator Latosha Reggans' move from being a Master Gardener Program Coordinator to an 4-H Youth Development Educator in Cook County! Hear about the learning curve in both positions, and how they are similar and different. Also discover how Tasha found Extension and 4-H, what spooks her, how she decompresses!

Join us as we meet Tiffany Cervantes, 4-H Extension Program Coordinator for Clark, Crawford, and Edgar counties, and learn about the iDREAM and iCREATE program and the opportunities it brings to the youth. Get the scoop on the best ice cream and where we can be found competing in the next Olympic games. 

Learn about Educator Andrea Farrier's favorite 4-H memories and how she made the transition from a program coordinator to an educator. Hear how she got her Master's while working for Extension, and get her tips on how to not play the comparison game with other staff. She also shares how she pitches 4-H to different audiences, especially potential partners.

Meet Andrea Farrier, Youth Development Educator in Unit 5, and learn about her background as a 4-Her in LaSalle County, her hobbies, and her love of Disney. Also hear about the whole team's thoughts on black raspberries, and if they were troublemakers as kids.

Hear about 4-H Assistant Dean and Director, Lisa Diaz's special assignment with National 4-H to get kids Beyond Ready! Get her tips on how to survive and keep positive as a 4-H professional, and hear how she pitches 4-H to families unfamiliar with the program. Learn about Lisa's hopes for the future and how she champions our 4-H youth.

Get to know 4-H Assistant Dean and Director, Lisa Diaz! Learn about Lisa's background and hobbies and how she came to Illinois 4-H. Get insight on how she approaches leading the Illinois 4-H team and what she does in her job!

Learn about County Directors with the second part of our interview with Tara Buerster, the County Director in Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash and Wayne Counties. Hear about her time in 4-H, watching her daughter grow her communication skills in 4-H, and how County directors support the 4-H program!