Megan Cantrell
Instructional Associate Professor
Leadership Education
113B Bryant Hall
PO Box 112060
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-294-1999
megancantrell@ufl.edu
Instructional Associate Professor
Dr. Megan Cantrell is an instructional associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication at the University of Florida . Her classes are focused within agricultural leadership development, and she also conducts various leadership trainings for agriculture and natural resources industry groups around Florida. In addition to her teaching and extension programming, Cantrell serves as the coordinator for the university-wide leadership minor at the University of Florida.
Originally from Sebring, Florida, Cantrell earned her bachelor's degree in agricultural education and communication from the University of Florida, with a specialization in communication and leadership development. She received her master's degree in agricultural leadership, education, and communication from Texas A&M University and returned to the University of Florida to earn her doctorate in agricultural education and communication, specializing in agricultural leadership education.
Cantrell’s interests center on advancing agricultural leaders through teaching, scholarship and professional development. She is committed to preparing current and future leaders to address the evolving opportunities and challenges facing the agriculture and natural resources industries.