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National 4-H Council Appoints Human Resources Executive Shawnda H. Howard as Vice President, People and Culture
CHEVY CHASE, MD. (August 8, 2022) – Today, National 4-H Council announced the appointment of Shawnda…
Leslie Coleman, VP, Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Nutrien, is Elected to National 4-H Council’s Board of Trustees
National 4-H Council is pleased to announce the election of Leslie Coleman, Vice President, Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Nutrien, to its Board of Trustees. Coleman was unanimously elected during National 4-H Council’s Board meeting in Tucson, Arizona on March 23.
4-H and the CHS Foundation Partner to Empower Youth
Today, National 4-H Council announced a partnership with the CHS Foundation through the 4-H True Leaders in Equity and What I Wish People Knew (WIWPK) programs.
National 4-H Council Receives Transformational $50 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
Today, National 4-H Council announced a $50 million gift from writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single gift in 4-H’s 120-year history.
National 4-H Council Board Elects New Chair and Trustees
U.S Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta Harden Selected as Board Chair Corteva Agriscience Executive…
National 4-H Council Board of Trustees Elects U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta Harden as Board Chair
CHEVY CHASE, MD (January 13, 2022) – Krysta Harden, the first woman to lead the U.S. Dairy…
4-H Selects Five Teens as National 4-H Tech Changemakers for 2022
National 4-H Council announced the national 4-H Tech Changemakers for 2022. Five 4-H teens from around the country were selected as ambassadors of the 4-H Tech Changemakers program. They will spend the next year teaching digital skills in their local communities while advocating for digital equity and skills education across the country.
Dr. Jacqueline Applegate, President, North America Crop Science for Bayer, is Elected to National 4-H Council’s Board of Trustees
Chevy Chase, Maryland (October 18, 2021) National 4-H Council is pleased to announce the election of…
Illinois Student Recognized for Global STEM Contributions with National 4-H Youth in Action STEM Pillar Award and Scholarship Sponsored by HughesNet
Dhruv Rebba receives $5,000 scholarship, sponsored by HughesNet, and will serve as 4-H’s national youth spokesperson…
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