Our People
James Lindstrom
4-H Youth Development Director
Mary E. Forney Hall, Room 208
208-885-7276
UI Extension 4-H Youth Development
875 Perimeter Drive, MS 3015
Moscow, ID 83844-3015
Currently the program director for the University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development program, Lindstrom brings over thirty-five years of professional experience to this role. He has engaged in 4-H program development in Montana, Arizona, Washington and now Idaho. Lindstrom currently represents the United States on the Global 4-H Network Board.
Ed.D., University of Montana, 2007
M.P.A., Montana State University, 1991
B.S., Montana State University, 1979
Robin Baumgartner
Science Programs Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development
U of I Boise Water Center, Suite 220
208-364-4603
University of Idaho Boise
322 E. Front St., Suite 220
Boise, ID 83702
Ms. Baumgartner currently serves as the Affiliate Partner for FIRST LEGO League Jr., FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge programs in Idaho.
- B.A., College of Idaho, 1996
Timothy G. Ewers
Extension Specialist — 4-H Youth Development
208-885-4080
UI Extension 4-H Youth Development
875 Perimeter Drive, MS 3015
Moscow, ID 83844-3015
Science, technology and aerospace.
Donna Gillespie
Regional Youth Development Educator
Evergreen Building, Room B61
208-312-4109
Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
315 Falls Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Donna provides statewide leadership in 4-H citizenship and civic education, personal development and leadership. She partners with 4-H professionals in youth development programming throughout central Idaho.
M.S., University of Idaho, 1977
B.S., University of Idaho, 1975
B.S., University of Idaho, 1975
Erika (Thiel) Jeffries
IT and Curriculum Specialist
UI Extension, Bonner County
208-263-8511, Ext. 25
University of Idaho Extension, Bonner County
4205 N Boyer Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Erika has a robust youth development career. She directs all things technology for Idaho's 4-H including 4-H Online and the 4-H website. She oversees all 4-H curriculum She supports teen leadership programming, is a trained art educator, former VP of marketing and has graphic design experience.
M.S., University of Idaho, 2014
B.S., University of Idaho, 1999
Scott Nash
Regional 4-H Youth Development Educator
UI Extension, Power County
208-317-4375
University of Idaho Extension, Power County
500 Pocatello Ave.
American Falls, ID 83211
Scott provides 4-H leadership in 14 eastern Idaho counties as well as statewide leadership in 4-H animal science.
M.A., Texas A&M University, 1994
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1982
A.S., Snow College, 1980
Judith Schoenfelder
4-H Program Specialist
Caldwell Complex
208-454-7655
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 East Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605-0602
Military partnerships, international exchange and out-of-school partnerships.
B.S., Fellow, Furman University WRP
Donna Schwarting
4-H Volunteer Development Educator
Caldwell Complex
208-454-6556
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605
Donna provides experience with volunteer and project-based learning programs, grant-writing, program design, supervision of personnel, training of individuals in multiple venues and risk management.
M.Ed., University of Idaho
B.A., St. Joseph's College
Nancy Shelstad
Regional 4-H Youth Development Educator
Suite 120
208-364-4597
University of Idaho Boise
322 E. Front St., Suite 120
Boise, ID 83702
Nancy has collaborated on a multi-state youth retention research project, written 4-H curriculum and provided leadership to develop the Idaho Build Your Future program and 20 4-H staff development modules.
M.S. University of Idaho, 2006
B.S. University of Idaho, 1985
Claire Sponseller
Area Extension Educator — 4-H STEM
208-364-4596
University of Idaho Boise
322 E Front St, Suite 120G
Boise, ID 83702
Janis Steffens
State 4-H Administrative Coordinator
Mary E. Forney Hall, Room 206
208-885-6321
University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3015
Moscow, ID 83844-3015
B.A., Washington State University
Natasha Tienhaara
4-H Administrator and International Exchange Program
Caldwell Complex
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago Street Suite A-B
Caldwell, ID 83605
B.S., Oregon State University, 2019
Maureen Toomey
Area 4-H Youth Development Educator
Caldwell Complex
208-454-7648
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago Street Suite A-B
Caldwell, ID 83605
Toomey directs the 4-H healthy living program building strong partnerships within and outside the university. She has diverse experiences working with rural communities and directing outreach to Latino youth and families.
M.Ed., University of Idaho, 1993
B.A., University of Utah, 1983
B.S., University of Utah, 1981
Jim Wilson
Regional 4-H Youth Development Educator
Suite 116
208-292-1401
University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene
1031 N. Academic Way, Suite 116
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Jim provides regional leadership for program development and volunteer management for the 10 northern Idaho counties, plus statewide leadership for 4-H horse and shooting sports programs.
M.S., University of Nebraska — Lincoln, 1982
B.S., University of Nebraska — Lincoln, 1980