Our Educators and Staff

Jayna Hintz
Area Extension Director
Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan Counties

920-418-0251
jayna.hintz@wisc.edu

Emily Lamb
Administrative Assistant

920-459-5903
elamb5@wisc.edu

Cassi Worster
Marketing Specialist

920-929-3174
cassi.worster@wisc.edu

Liz Gartman
Regional Crops Educator
920-459-5910
liz.gartman@wisc.edu

Manuel Peña
Regional Dairy Educator
920-449-0725
manuel.pena@wisc.edu

If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results. Our innovative dairy management programs range from genetics to farm and business management. Extension researchers work hand-in-hand with row crop, forage and fresh produce growers to provide best practices for every aspect of the growing phase. We also advise communities on using sustainable practices to create inviting spaces free from invasive species.

Kirtis Orendorff
Community Development Educator
kirtis.orendorff@wisc.edu

Community Development provides educational programming to assist leaders, communities, and organizations realize their fullest potential. We work with communities to build the vitality that enhances their quality of life and enriches the lives of their residents. We educate in leadership development, organizational development, food systems, community economic development, local government education and much more. In short, the Community Development Institute plants and cultivates the seeds for thriving communities and organizations.

Truong Tran
Human Development & Relationships Educator
920-459-5906
truong.tran@wisc.edu

The Extension Institute of Human Development & Relationships provides the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families. We support families in caring for each other in ways that promote growth and understanding. Our programs promote aging-friendly communities, coach effective parents and help families put technology, mindfulness and financial awareness to use.

Sarah Feider
4-H Program Educator
920-459-5918
sfeider@wisc.edu

Diana Hammer
Positive Youth Development Educator
920-459-5916
diana.hammer@wisc.edu

Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs like teens in governance build youth and adult capacity and partnerships that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs, camps and after-school programs give young people the hands-on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.