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Kirk Astroth
Lisa Lauxman
Sandra Saad
Tina Christianson
Teresa Noon



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Kirk Astroth
Director, 4-H Youth Development
As statewide director for the Arizona 4-H program, Astroth gives leadership and administrative oversight to all facets of the Arizona 4-H program. Initiatives include collaboration with on-campus departments and programs, along with networking with other organizations in the state to support positive youth development.
Phone: 520-621-3390  
E-mail: kastroth@cals.arizona.edu

Lisa Lauxman
Special Assistant to the Director, Outreach and Engagement and C urriculum Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Responsibilities include serving as the  statewide liaison on outreach and engagement.  As the Curriculum Coordinator,  provides statewide leadership and support for programming efforts with the 4-H Military club program, Operation Military Kids, rural civic engagement, healthy living, and citizenship, and program management regarding volunteer screening and organizational liability issues related to tax certification, etc. Provides statewide leadership and supports and strengthens the work of the county Extension agent through conducting field studies to determine and improve program effectiveness. 
Phone: 520-621-7131
Email: lauxman@cals.arizona.edu 




Sandra Saad

Events Coordinator,Sr

Responsibilities include the promotion, organization, and logistics related to specific subject matter activities, programs and events at state and departmental level; maintains the 4-H and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Communication Team list serves.  In addition provides support to
State 4-H office faculty.
Phone: 520-626-4086  
E-mail: ssaad@ag.arizona.edu




Tina Christianson

Administrative Secretary

Provide assistance to Acting Assistant 4-H Director and 4-H support staff at the state level. Responsibilities include: Facilitate state 4-H office functions, set up conference calls, update state 4-H calendar, input and request funding, and coordinate on site meeting logistics. Interact with 4-H faculty, staff, members and volunteers to relay activities, policy and procedure information.
Phone: 520-621-5316  
E-mail: tachrist@cals.arizona.edu




Teresa Noon

Program Coordinator - Arizona Operation Military Kids (OMK) Program

Responsibilities include working with Arizona 4-H Curriculum Coordinator to coordinate Arizona Operation Military Kids (OMK) programming efforts in conjunction with OMK program guidelines and goals.  Coordinates Arizona OMK programming efforts for the following Arizona OMK programs:  Hero Packs, Ready, Set, Go! Trainings, Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK), Camo-Camps (day camp experiences) and Local Partner Events.  Coordinates marketing, publicity and reporting efforts for the Arizona OMK Program.
Phone: 520-621-7205  
E-mail: nteresa@cals.arizona.edu