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AEC Faculty

Brian Myers

Brian Myers

Professor and Chair
Agricultural Education

352-273-2567
bmyers@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Brian Myers is a professor of agricultural education and chair of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. 

Lauri Baker, Associate professor of agricultural communication

Lauri Baker

Associate Professor
Agricultural Communication

(352) 273-2093
lauri.m.baker@ufl.edu

BIO

Lauri Baker is an associate professor of agricultural communication in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Part of her appointment is also with the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Debra Barry

Debra Barry

Lecturer
Agricultural Education

813-757-2288
dmbarry@ufl.edu

BIO

Debra Barry is a lecturer of agricultural education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Her office is located in Plant City, FL, although she teaches classes in both Plant City and Gainesville.

Matt Benge

Matt Benge

Extension Assistant Professor
Extension Education

352-294-1996
mattbenge@ufl.edu

BIO

Matt Benge is an Extension assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

J.C. Bunch

J.C. Bunch

Assistant Professor
Agricultural Education

352-294-2226
bunchj@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. J.C. Bunch is an assistant professor of agricultural education and graduate coordinator for the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. 

Christy Chiarelli

Christy Chiarelli

Extension Scientist
Leadership Development

352-392-1041
ccw@ufl.edu

BIO

Christy Chiarelli is an extension scientist in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, where she also serves as the Director of the Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Natalie Coers

Natalie Coers

Lecturer
Leadership Development

352-273-3586
ncoers@ufl.edu

BIO

Natalie Coers is a lecturer of leadership development in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. She also leads the University of Florida Challenge 2050 Project.

John Diaz

John Diaz

Assistant Professor
Extension Education

813-757-2297
john.diaz@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. John Diaz is an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Education, located in Plant City, Florida.

Tre Easterly, assistant professor of agricultural education

Tre Easterly

Assistant Professor
Agricultural Education

(352) 273-4052
tre.easterly@ufl.edu

BIO

Tre Easterly is an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Sebastian Galindo

Sebastian Galindo

Research Associate Professor
Extension Education

352-273-0267
sgalindo@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Sebastian Galindo is a research associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Laura Greenhaw

Laura Greenhaw

Assistant Professor
Leadership Development

352-294-6766
laura.greenhaw@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Laura Greenhaw is an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Amy Harder

Amy Harder

Professor
Extension Education

352-273-2569
amharder@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Amy Harder is a professor of Extension education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. 

Glenn Israel

Glenn Israel

Professor
Extension Education

352-273-2586
gdisrael@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Glenn Israel is a professor of Extension education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Carla Jagger, Assistant professor of agricultural education

Carla Jagger

Assistant Professor
Agricultural Education

352-392-0502
carlajagger@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Carla Jagger is an assistant professor of agricultural education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. 

Kati Lawson

Kati Lawson

Lecturer
Communication/Leadership

813-757-2284
katilawson@ufl.edu

BIO

Kati Lawson is a lecturer of communication and leadership development in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, located in Plant City, Florida.

Jamie Loizzo

Jamie Loizzo

Assistant Professor
Agricultural Communication

352-273-1663
jloizzo@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Jamie Loizzo is an assistant professor of agricultural communication in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. 

Lisa Lundy

Lisa Lundy

Associate Professor
Agricultural Communication

352-273-2588
lisalundy@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Lisa Lundy is an associate professor of agricultural communication and undergraduate coordinator in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Paul Monaghan

Paul Monaghan

Associate Professor
Extension Education

352-294-1993
paulf@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Paul Monaghan is an associate professor of Extension education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Maria Morera, Assistant research scientist

Maria Morera

Assistant Research Scientist
Extension Education

352-392-0502
mmorera@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Maria Morera is an assistant research scientist in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Ed Osborne

Ed Osborne

Professor
Agricultural Education

352-273-2613
ewo@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Ed Osborne is a professor of agricultural education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Linda Perry

Linda Perry

Lecturer
Agricultural Communication

352-273-0749
lmperry@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Linda Perry is a lecturer of agricultural communication in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Nick Place

Nick Place

Dean and Director for Extension
Extension Education

352-392-1761
nplace@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Nick Place is the Dean for Cooperative Extension at the University of Florida.

Becky Raulerson

Becky Raulerson

Lecturer
Agricultural Communication

352-273-2751
beckyraulerson@ufl.edu

BIO

Becky Raulerson is a lecturer of agricultural communication in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. 

Grady Roberts

Grady Roberts

Professor
Agricultural Education

352-273-2568
groberts@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Grady Roberts is a professor of agricultural education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Matt Sowcik

Matt Sowcik

Assistant Professor
Leadership Development

352-273-2654
sowcik@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Matt Sowcik is an assistant professor of leadership development and the coordinator of the communication and leadership development (CLD) specialization in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Nicole Stedman

Nicole Stedman

Professor and Associate Chair
Leadership Development

352-273-2585
nstedman@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Nicole Stedman is a professor and associate chair of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Megan Stein

Megan Stein

Lecturer
Leadership Development

352-294-1999
mstein17@ufl.edu

BIO

Megan Stein is a lecturer of leadership development and coordinator of the leadership minor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Katie Stofer

Katie Stofer

Research Assistant Professor
Agricultural Education

352-273-3690
stofer@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Katie Stofer is a research assistant professor of agricultural and STEM education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. 

CC Suarez

Cecilia "CC" Suarez

Assistant Professor
Leadership Development

352-273-2574
suarez@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Cecilia "CC" Suarez is an assistant professor of leadership development in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. 

Ricky Telg

Ricky Telg

Professor
Agricultural Communication

352-273-2094
rwtelg@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Ricky Telg is a professor of agricultural communication in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. He also serves as Director of the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education. 

Pete Vergot

Pete Vergot

Professor
Extension Education

850-875-7137
pvergot@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Pete Vergot is a professor of Extension education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, located in Quincy, Florida.

Laura Warner

Laura Warner

Associate Professor
Extension Education

352-273-0202
lsanagorski@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Laura Warner is an associate professor of Extension education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. 

Emeritus Faculty

NameSpecializationTitle(s)Email
Ray Andrew Extension Education Professor Emeritus
Program Development & Evaluation		 rcandrew@cox.net
Larry Arrington Agricultural Education/Extension Professor Emeritus
Former Dean for Extension & Interim UF/IFAS Senior VIce President		 larrington@tennessee.edu
R. Kirby Barrick Agricultural Education Professor Emeritus
Former Dean of UF/IFAS CALS		 kbarrick@ufl.edu
Carl Beeman Agricultural Education Professor Emeritus
Former Department Chair		 ceb@ufl.edu
Cheri W. Brodeur Extension Education Extension Assistant Scientist Emeritus
Program Development & Evaluation		 cbrodeur@ufl.edu
Jimmy Cheek Agricultural Education Professor Emeritus
Former Dean of UF/IFAS CALS & UF/IFAS Senior Vice President		 jcheek@utk.edu
Jim Dyer Agricultural Education Professor Emeritus
Teacher Education at Plant City		 jedyer@ufl.edu
Marta Hartmann Extension Education Lecturer Emeritus
Global Education		 martah@ufl.edu
Alto Straughn Extension Education Professor Emeritus
Program Development & Evaluation		 straughnfarms@gmail.com
Bill Summerhill Extension Education Professor Emeritus
Program Development & Evaluation		 fwsu@juno.com
Cliff Taylor Extension Education Professor Emeritus
Program Development & Evaluation		 cltbet697@gmail.com
John Woeste Extension Education Professor Emeritus
Former Dean for Extension		 jandmwoeste@juno.com

Staff

Catherine Clark, Administrative Support System
Catherine Clark
Administrative Support Assistant III
Rolfs 305
352-273-3193
caclark@ufl.edu

Becky Cook
Becky Cook
Academic Advisor II
Bryant 113B
352-273-2573
rtrammell@ufl.edu

Diane Craig, Data Management Analyst
Diane Craig
Data Management Analyst III
Bryant 126C
352-294-1997
ddcraig@ufl.edu

Erica Diffenderfer, Academic Program Specialist
Erica Diffenderfer
Academic Program Specialist I
Bryant 113D
352-392-6545
ediffenderfer@ufl.edu

Tyann Haile, staff member in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Tyann Haile
Program Assistant
Bryant 126A
352-294-1995
thaile@ufl.edu

Gina Hillsberry, Research Coordinator
Gina Hillsberry
Research Coordinator I
Bryant 126D
352-273-2587
rhillsberry@ufl.edu

Cathy Perkins, Fiscal Assistant
Cathy Perkins
Fiscal Assistant
Rolfs 215
352-273-2752
cdperkins58@ufl.edu

Anne Schwartz, staff in the department of agricultural education and communication
Anne Schwartz
Leadership Programs Coordinator
Bryant 121B
352-392-1038
anneeschwartz@ufl.edu

Jarred Shellhouse, Marketing and Communications Specialist
Jarred Shellhouse
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Bryant 101A
352-273-2599
jshellhouse@ufl.edu

Janice Shephard, staff member in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Janice Shephard
Administrative Specialist I
Bryant 121A
352-392-1038
jeshephard@ufl.edu

Jason Steward, Academic Program Specialist
Jason Steward
Academic Program Specialist II
Plant City, FL
813-757-2280
jsteward@ufl.edu

Lauren Weisberg, staff member in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Lauren Weisberg
Education/Training Specialist II
Bryant 101D
352-294-1998
lweisberg@ufl.edu

Raichel White
Raichel White
End User Computing Specialist III
Rolfs 305
352-273-2092
raichel@ufl.edu

Julie Wilson, Business Manager
Julie Wilson
Administrative Services Manager
Rolfs 215
352-273-2753
jswilson@ufl.edu

Doctoral Students

Jacqueline Aenlle, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Jacqueline Aenlle
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
jaenlle@ufl.edu

Jessica Harsh, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Jessica Akins
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
jharsh@ufl.edu

Dehlia Albrecht portrait
Dehlia Albrecht
Ph.D.
Extension Education
dehliadee@ufl.edu


Matthew Albritton
Ph.D.
Agricultural Education
malbritton@ufl.edu

Katrina Alford, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Katrina Alford
Ph.D.
Agricultural Education
trini@ufl.edu

Directory photo of Jasser Alfridi
Jasser Alfridi
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
radar@ufl.edu

Peyton Beattie, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Peyton Beattie
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
pbeattie@ufl.edu

Jyothi Swaroop Bommidi, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Jyothi Swaroop Bommidi
Ph.D.
Extension Education
swaroopphd@ufl.edu

Olivia Caillouet, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Olivia Caillouet
Ph.D.
Extension Education
olivia.caillouet@ufl.edu


Jack Casseaux
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
jcausseaux@ufl.edu

Kate Clary, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Kate Clary
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
katiecat@ufl.edu

Directory photo of Bradley Coleman
Bradley Coleman
Ph.D.
Agricultural Education

Afiya de Sormeaux portrait
Afiya De Sormeaux
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
a.desormeaux@ufl.edu

Rachel DiSesa, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Rachel DiSesa
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
rdisesa@ufl.edu

Stacey Ellison, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Stacey Ellison
Ph.D.
Extension Education
staceye@ufl.edu

Directory photo of Natalie Ferand
Natalie Ferand
Ph.D.
Agricultural Education
nferand@ufl.edu

Kate Fletcher, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Kate Fletcher
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
khfletch@ufl.edu

Tamiko Gaines, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Tamiko Gaines
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
tamiko.gaines@ufl.edu


Cody Gusto
Ph.D.
Extension Education
cgusto@ufl.edu

Sarah Hensley, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Sarah Hensley
Ph.D.
Extension Education
sarahzt@ufl.edu

Wayne Hobbs, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Wayne Hobbs
Ph.D.
Extension Education
whhobbs@ufl.edu

Directory photo of Chris Hur
Gangseok "Chris" Hur
Ph.D.
Agricultural Education
ghur@ufl.edu

Breanne Hooks, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Breanne Hooks
Ph.D.
Extension Education
bhooks@ufl.edu

Simonne Horman, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Simone Horman
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
shorman@ufsa@ufl.edu

Harsha James, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Harsha James
Ph.D.
Extension Education
harsha.james@ufl.edu

Patricia Jordan, graduate student in agricultural education and communication
Patricia Jordan
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
pjordan@ufsa.ufl.edu

Directory photo of Rebecca Jordi
Rebecca Jordi
Ph.D.
Extension Education
rljordi@ufl.edu

Kevin Kent, graduate student in the agricultural education and communication
Kevin Kent
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
kevin.kent@ufl.edu


Kati Lawson
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
kmcwaters@ufl.edu

Directory photo of Megan Mann
Megan Mann
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
horsygrl@ufl.edu

Ashley McLeod-Morin, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Ashley McLeod-Morin
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
ashleynmcleod@ufl.edu


Moses Mike
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
moses.mike@ufl.edu


July Nelson
Ph.D.
Extension Education
julydnelson@ufl.edu


Jose Juan Perez Orozco
Ph.D.
Extension Education
joseperezoro@ufl.edu


Jonathan Orsini
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
jorsini@ufl.edu

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Amanda Pittman
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
amorgan133@ufl.edu


Becky Raulerson
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
beckyraulerson@ufl.edu

Dustin Rollins, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Dustin Rollins
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
afufguy@ufl.edu


Caroline Roper
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
caroline.roper@ufl.edu

Directory photo of Carl Simien
Carl Simien
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
carls@multicultural.ufl.edu

Directory photo of Sophie Spratley
Sophie Spratley
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
sophie.spratley@essie.ufl.edu


Jason Steward
Ph.D.
Agricultural Education
jsteward@ufl.edu

Directory photo of Taylor Stokes
Taylor Stokes
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
taylors@leadershipandservice@ufl.edu

Whitney Stone, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Whitney Stone
Ph.D.
Agricultural Communication
whitney.stone@ufl.edu

Savanna Turner, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Savanna Turner
Ph.D.
Extension Education
sturner@ufl.edu

Laura Valencia, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Laura Valencia
Ph.D.
Leadership Development
lauraval@ufl.edu

Master's Students

Carol Alberts, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Carol Alberts
M.S.
Extension Education
cagator@ufl.edu

Shelby Atwood, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Shelby Atwood
M.S.
Agricultural Education
shelby.atwood@ufl.edu

Jennifer Almazan, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Jenny Almazan
M.S.
Extension Education
jenny.almazan.29@ufl.edu

Jose Alvarez, graduate student in agricultural education and communication
Jose Alvarez
M.S.
Leadership Development
jalvare1@ufl.edu

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Brittany Baker
M.S.
Agricultural Communication
bbaker1@ufl.edu

Zoe Bowden, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Zoe Bowden
M.S.
Agricultural Communication
zoebowden@ufl.edu

Directory photo of Robert
Chase Brannan
M.S.
Leadership Development
rcbrannan@ufl.edu

Amy Brown, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Amy Brown
M.S.
Leadership Development
amybrown@ufl.edu

Meriza Candia, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Meriza Candia
M.S.
Leadership Development
meriza13@ufl.edu

Elisha Cash, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Elisha Cash
M.S.
Leadership Development
ecash@ufl.edu

Mallory Cotter, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Mallory Cotter
M.S.
Leadership Development
mallory.cotter@ufl.edu

Tom Davis, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Tom Davis
M.S.
Agricultural Communication
tpd6@ufl.edu

Casey Gilbert, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Casey Gilbert
M.S.
Agricultural Education
cgilbert2@ufl.edu

Feenix Hartell, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Feenix Hartell
M.S.
Agricultural Education
fhartell@ufl.edu

Chris Houston, graduate student in agricultural education and communication
Chris Houston
M.S.
Leadership Development
c.houston@ufl.edu

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Matthew Hulgan
M.S.
Agricultural Education
mhulgan@ufl.edu

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Kelsey Humphrey
M.S.
Agricultural Education
kfry68@ufl.edu

Directory photo of Kathryn Ivey
Kathryn Ivey
M.S.
Leadership Development
kbeaty@ufl.edu

Milli Jones, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Milli Jones
M.S.
Agricultural Communication
millijones15@ufl.edu

Christine Krebs, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Christine Krebs
M.S.
Agricultural Communication
ckrebs@ufl.edu

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Thomas Mazzone
M.S.
Agricultural Education
tmazzone@ufl.edu

Maegan Meredith, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Maegan Meredith
M.S.
Leadership Development
maeganmmeredith@ufl.edu

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Leslie "Nickie" Munroe
M.S.
Extension Education
lnmunroe@ufl.edu


Annie Muscato
M.S.
Leadership Development
afmuscato@ufl.edu

Taylor Nash, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Taylor Nash
M.S.
Leadership Development
taylor.nash@ufl.edu


Katie Orben
M.S.
Agricultural Education
korben06@ufl.edu

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Asley Pollas
M.S.
Leadership Development
apollas@ufl.edu

Katie Ray, graduate student in agricultural education and communication
Katie Ray
M.S.
Agricultural Education
katums68@ufl.edu

Kate Rotindo, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Kate Rotindo
M.S.
Extension Education
krotindo@ufl.edu

Michaela Shaw, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Michaela Shaw
M.S.
Agricultural Communication
michaelashaw@ufl.edu

Alyssa Shepherd, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Alyssa Shepherd
M.S.
Agricultural Education
alyssashepherd@ufl.edu

Directory photo of Colby Silvert
Colby Silvert
M.S.
Extension Education
colby.silvert@ufl.edu

Brian Skipper, graduate student in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Brian Skipper
M.S.
Agricultural Education
bskipper@ufl.edu

Jessica Williams, graduate student in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Jessica Williams
M.S.
Extension Education
jess0212@ufl.edu

Kelly Wilson, graduate student in agricultural education and communication
Kelly Wilson
M.S.
Extension Education
kelly.wilson@ufl.edu

Brian Myers

Brian Myers

Professor and Chair
Agricultural Education

352-273-2567
bmyers@ufl.edu

Dr. Brian Myers is a professor of agricultural education and chair of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. 

Nicole Stedman

Nicole Stedman

Professor and Associate Chair
Leadership Development

352-273-2585
nstedman@ufl.edu

Dr. Nicole Stedman is a professor and associate chair of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Julie Wilson, Business Manager for AEC

Julie Wilson

Administrative Services Manager

352-273-2753
jswilson@ufl.edu

Julie Wilson is the manager of administrative services for the department. In her role, she oversees the financial needs to the department.

Becky Cook

Becky Cook

Academic Advisor II

352-273-2573
rtrammell@ufl.edu

Becky Cook is the academic advisor for undergraduate students in our department. If you are a prospective students interested in studying agricultural education and communication, or a current student with questions about course enrollment or graduation, contact Becky.

Erica Diffenderfer

Erica Diffenderfer

Academic Program Specialist I

352-392-1761
ediffenderfer@ufl.edu

Erica Diffenderfer provides support for the graduate programs in our department. Prospective students interested in visiting our program or with questions about the application process should contact Erica. Current graduate students with questions about courses should first go to their advisor, although Erica can help clarify information and facilitate enrollment into departmentally controlled AEC courses.

Lauren Weisberg, staff member in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication

Lauren Weisberg

e-Learning Specialist

352-294-1998
lweisberg@ufl.edu

BIO

Lauren Weisberg is the e-Learning Specialist for the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. If you are interested in pursuing a master's degree in AEC online, or are having some trouble with enrollment in our online classes, Lauren can help! Send her an email if you would like more information about our online programs or need some assistance with the application process.

Becky Raulerson

Becky Raulerson

Lecturer
Agricultural Communication

352-273-2751
beckyraulerson@ufl.edu

Becky Raulerson is a lecturer of agricultural communication in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Becky also serves as the coordinator and advisor for AEC undergraduate minors and certificates, as well as graduate certificates. Contact Becky with questions about applying for or enrolling into classes for AEC certificates or minors.

Raichel White

Raichel White

End User Computing Specialist
IT Support

352-273-2092
raichel@ufl.edu

Raichel White provides IT support for the department. She also coordinates software updates, laptop check outs and technological support for class and conference rooms.