For the third time in her nearly 30 years associated with the organization, Dawn VandeVoort celebrated National 4-H Week with a different perspective. After 18 years as the Door County 4-H Educator, VandeVoort took a different position with the state office to help serve its thousands-strong volunteer base. She began in 4-H as a youth member under her mother’s tutelage in Rock County, where she learned how to bake and cook, show animals, and participate in service projects. She took the area educator position in Door County after graduating from college as a way to give back to an organization she loved so much. VandeVoort is excited about her new role in developing the volunteers that help 4-H find their own “spark” within the organization.

VandeVoort is thrilled that 4-H has expanded from its agricultural roots to something that now includes more science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities. She is also proud to help keep families connected with 4-H through virtual activities and the Door County Fair.  You can click the link to listen to the full interview.