Posted on July 3rd, 2019

The Extension Disaster Education Network is pleased to announce new officers for 2018-2020:
- Cheryl Skjolaas, University of Wisconsin-Extension – Chair
- Carrie McKillip, University of Illinois Extension – Chair-Elect
- Christina Sanders, Washington State University Extension – Secretary
We also welcome new committee chairs that will serve 2018-2019. Standing committee chairs are:
- Andrea Higdon (KY) – Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Angie Lindsey (FL) – Community Development
- Lynette Black (OR) – Family & Consumer Science and 4-H & Youth Development
- Tom Ball (MS) – Exercise
- Joyce McGarry (MI) – Marketing
- Conne Burnham (MO) – Professional Development
- Carolyn Williams (TX) – 1890 Institution Representative
- Susan Lovelace (SC) – Sea Grant Institution Representative
Ex officio representatives on the EDEN Executive Committee are:
- Beverly Samuel – USDA NIFA Liaison
- Nick Place (FL) – ECOP Liaison
- Abby Hostetler (IN) – Project Support
- Cheyanne Geideman (IN) – Project Support
- Michael Wilcox (IN) – Project Support
- Bo Beaulieu (IN) – Project Support
EDEN would also like to extend a thank you to Scott Cotton, University of Wyoming, for his leadership as EDEN Chair from 2016-2018. Scott’s commitment to disaster education and enhancing the network is greatly appreciated.