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Family and Individual Well-Being
Valerie Y. Conner
Regional Extension Agent
Autauga County

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Specializing in Human Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Consumer Science with major focus on Foods and Nutrition and Child Development
- Master’s Degree in Adult Education
- 23 Years of Service with Extension
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- Provides program that promote good nutrition and healthy lifestyles
- Helps individuals to understand and reduce environmental risk factors in the home
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Diet, Nutrition and Health Photo Gallery
New Leaf Program
Overweight and Obesity in the South
Diabetes At Work
Diabetes affects almost 21 million Americans, one third of whom don't know they have it. Another 54 million Americans have pre-diabetes, which raises their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Diabetes is hitting hard during the working years. Between 1997 and 2004, diabetes incidence increased 45% among persons aged 18-44 years and increased 34% among persons aged 45-64 years. Poorly-controlled diabetes and its complications can contribute to absenteeism and affect productivity on the job.
Janice Hall
Regional Extension Agent
Autauga County

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Specializing in Human Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Food Science, Auburn University
- Master’s Degree in Health Studies and
Health Promotions, University of Alabama
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- Provides the ServSafe Training to Food service Establishments, Childcare Providers, Head Start Programs, Child Nutrition Program
- Educates the community on how to prepare and preserve foods
- Provides general food safety programs
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Food Safety, Preparation and Preservation Photo Gallery
Sallie Lide-Hooker
Regional Extension Agent

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Specializing in Family & Child Development
- Graduated from Alabama College earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocational Home Economics
- Master’s Degree from University of Alabama in Home Economics Education
- 7 years of service with Extension
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•Provides programs for parents attending Kids and Kin Programs
• Locating Grandparent or relative caregivers of the 1,113 youth in Autauga County to develop support groups and provide legal information related to their particular situation
• Provides Day Care Provider Training and will provide Family Development Credential Training
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Sallie Lide-Hooker Receives National CFLE Designation
Family and Child Development Photo Gallery
Sharon Gilbert
Regional Extension Agent

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Specializing in Consumer Science and Personal Financial Management
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Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and Business Administration,
University of Montevallo
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Employment & Career Development * Business Start-up
Consumer Education & Family Financial Security
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Consumer Science and Personal Financial Management Photo Gallery
Yvonne D. Thomas
County Extension Coordinator

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Background & Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications specializing in Speech from Troy State University
- Master’s Degree in Counseling & Student Development from Tuskegee University
- Currently a doctoral candidate in Organizational Leadership
- 12 years of service with Extension
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Specializing in:
- Family and Child Development
- 4-H and Youth Development
- Community Resource Development
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