Celebrating 90 Years of NEAFCS: Building Leaders and Recognizing Excellence

Talking FACS

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky

Guests: Jennifer Bridge, MAEd NEAFCS President-Elect and UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Meade County and Christy Stearns, MS KEAFCS President and UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Clinton County

Season 7, Episode 11

Today, we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS). Mindy is joined by Jennifer Bridge, NEAFCS President-Elect, and Christy Stearns, Kentucky Affiliate President.

The discussion focuses on NEAFCS's five key tenets

• leadership development
• professional growth
• recognizing and promoting excellence
• serving as a nationwide resource for education, information, networking and partnership building
• Promoting the FCS profession and the mission and goals of the Land Grant Extension System

Christy and Jennifer share insights on how these principles are implemented at local, state, and national levels, highlighting programs like the Leadership Experience and various ambassador initiatives. They also discuss the importance of partnerships with organizations such as 4-H, FCCLA, and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. As well as highlighting national and state partnerships that have advanced the research knowledge base that is the foundation of the work we do.

Join us for an inspiring conversation on how NEAFCS continues to empower professionals and improve the quality of life for families and communities locally and nationwide.

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