Who we are

Division contacts

• Communications and marketing, Jennifer Alexander
• Diversity, equity and inclusion, Dr. Ana Lu Fonseca
• Evaluation and reporting, Dr. Leanne Giordono
• Extension External Relations, Heidi Luquette
• Fiscal operations, Tiffany Gillis
• Information and technology, Lucas Turpin
• Professional and continuing education, Patrick Kelley
• Sponsored programs, Eric Dickey

Human Resources contacts

• HR Strategic Partner, Tarron Anderson
• Administrative Services Liaison, Marcia Dickson
• Administrative Services Liaison, Jennine Livengood

Development contacts

• Mike Moran, Senior Director of Development, OSU Foundation
• Andrew Norwood, Director of Development, OSU Foundation
• Tara Pesterfield, Executive Director, Oregon 4-H Foundation

Program directors and associate deans

• 4-H Youth Development: Cathy Haas, director
• Agriculture and Natural Resources: Sam Angima, associate dean
• Family and Community Health: Allison Myers, associate dean
• Forestry and Natural Resources: Holly Ober, associate dean
• Juntos: Gina Galaviz-Yap, director
• Native American and Tribal Programs: Angie Morrill, director
• Open Campus: Emily Henry, director
• Oregon Sea Grant: Jessi Kershner, associate director
• OSU KidSpirit: Karen Swanger, director
• Outdoor School: Spirit Brooks, director
• International programs, Dave Stone, associate dean

See full list of OSU Extension Service regional and local leadership.

Vision

The life of each person we engage will be demonstrably improved and enriched by access to and co-creation of innovation, knowledge and expertise.

Mission

Outreach and engagement at Oregon State University enhances access to enrichment and problem solving through reciprocal relationships for the exchange of knowledge and resources in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, industries, government and educational institutions.

Values

• Learner-centered approach: We engage collaboratively with our diverse learners and stakeholders, and adapt to meet their needs.

• Innovation: We embrace creativity and new methods, ideas and products to improve the services we provide.

• Integrity: We are responsible, ethical and accountable for our actions.

• Diversity: We embrace and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice.

• Knowledge: We use research-based, community-generated, and indigenous knowledge to guide our decisions, practices and actions.

• Healthy work environment: We respect that faculty and staff are a valuable resource, and believe we all deserve an empowering, supportive and caring environment.

• Social responsibility: We contribute to society's well-being and intellectual, cultural and economic progress.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As a land grant institution, we have the power to impact every single person that we come in contact with.

To realize this vision, we must gather and invest in resources that ensure inclusive action at all levels and ensure that people from all walks of life have the opportunity to transform the world through their unique talents, ideas and voices. Our goal is to ensure that these voices are not just heard but embraced.

OSU’s Office of Institutional Diversity collaborates with university partners to advance diversity, equity and inclusion throughout all facets of Oregon State University. Our Division is a committed partner in that work.

• Our Extension Service’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion collaborates within the OSU community and beyond to design and implement related initiatives, partnerships and programs. These efforts support the creation of safe, welcoming and relevant Extension programs and spaces that meet the needs of all Oregonians.
• Division employees participate in professional development opportunities, such as OSU’s Search Advocate Program, Social Justice Education Initiative workshops or OSU Extension's Diversity Champions program. These activities generate conversations and reflection around the complex issues of equity and inclusion.
• OSU Extension is committed to equal access and opportunity, and to ensuring all reasonable effort is made to deliver and to provide access to Extension programs and services for all individuals.

We invite you to connect with us around these topics. To begin a conversation, please email [email protected]

Division-wide quarterly meetings

Quarterly Conversations are division-wide, all-employee meetings held in February, May, August, and November. Employees may attend in-person on campus or via Zoom. Agendas for the 90-minute meeting are shared in advance, and invitations are sent to Outlook calendars.

View Quarterly Conversation recordings

• E&E Division Quarterly Conversation (8/16/24)
• E&E Division Quarterly Conversation (5/17/24)
• E&E Division Quarterly Conversation (2/16/24)
• E&E Division Quarterly Conversation (11/17/23)
• E&E Division Quarterly Conversation (8/18/23)
• E&E Division Quarterly Conversation (5/19/23)
• E&E Division Qiuarterly Conversation (2/17/23)
• E&E Division Quarterly Conversation (11/18/22)
• E&E Division Quarterly Conversation (8/19/22)
• E&E Division Quarterly Conversation (5/20/22)
• E&E Division Quarterly Conversation (2/18/22)