Wisconsin 4-H Staff Directory
Your local county Extension 4-H Program Educator is your first line of contact.
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Jens | Institute Director | (920) 459-5907 | jessica.jens@wisc.edu |
| Ella Acra | Communication & Marketing Specialist | acra@wisc.edu | |
| John de Montmollin | 4-H Regional Program Manager for Eastern Region | (920) 517-4819 | john.demontmollin@wisc.edu |
| Mike Farrey | PYD Tech Systems Analyst | (608) 262-2496 | mike.farrey@wisc.edu |
| Simon Harty | Administrative Assistant | (608) 264-2854 | simon.harty@wisc.edu |
| Stuart Henn | Administrative Manager | (608) 262-2391 | stuart.henn@wisc.edu |
| Jay Johnson | 4-H Expressive Arts State Specialist | johnson274@wisc.edu | |
| Jill Jorgensen | Animal Science and Agriculture State Specialist | (920) 391-4659 | jill.jorgensen@wisc.edu |
| Amanda Lacey | Administrative Assistant | (608) 262-1557 | amanda.lacey@wisc.edu |
| Justin Lieck | Administrative Assistant | (608) 263-5971 | justin.lieck@wisc.edu |
| Annie Lisowski | Institute Associate Director | (608) 894-0093 | annie.lisowski@wisc.edu |
| Monica Lobenstein | Experiential Learning State Program Manager | (715) 896-0377 | monica.lobenstein@wisc.edu |
| Joe Maldonado | Bilingual Youth & Families State Specialist | joe.maldonado@wisc.edu | |
| Katy Maas | Financial Specialist | katy.maas@wisc.edu | |
| Holly Marley-Henschen | Communications Specialist | holly.marleyhenschen@wisc.edu | |
| Kayla Oberstadt | 4-H Regional Program Manager for Southern Region | (920) 510-9845 | kayla.oberstadt@wisc.edu |
| Laura Pine | Educational Programs Coordinator | (608) 262-1222 | lpine@wisc.edu |
| Melinda Pollen | AmeriCorps Program Director | (920) 391-4613 | melinda.pollen@wisc.edu |
| Joanna Skluzacek | 4-H STEM Specialist / Wisconsin 4-H Military Liaison | (608) 265-2949 | joanna.skluzacek@wisc.edu |
| Jennifer Swensen | 4-H Regional Program Manager for Northern Region | (608) 215-7395 | jennifer.swensen@wisc.edu |
| Doug Thompson | 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator | (920) 391-4657 | douglas.thompson@wisc.edu |
| Vacant | Youth Empowerment State Program Manager | ||
| Dawn VandeVoort | Volunteer Leadership State Specialist | (920) 366-7087 | dawn.vandevoort@wisc.edu |
| Vacant | Career & College Readiness State Program Manager |
State Staff
Extension Content Specialists
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kean | Poultry Extension Specialist | (608) 262-8807 | rpkean@wisc.edu |
| Bernadette (Bernie) O’Rourke | Extension Youth Livestock Specialist | (608) 263-4304 | borourke2@wisc.edu |
| Liz Jesse | Science Outreach Specialist | (608) 265-2019 | ejesse2@wisc.edu |
| Matt Calvert | SoHE Specialist | matthew.calvert@wisc.edu | |
| R. Justin Hougham | Environmental Education State Specialist | justin.hougham@wisc.edu |




