Ms. Baumgartner currently serves as the Affiliate Partner for FIRST LEGO League Jr., FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge programs in Idaho.

Science, technology and aerospace.

Gillespie provides statewide leadership in 4-H citizenship and civic education, personal development and leadership. Including programs: Idaho’s 4-H State Teen Association Convention, 4-H Know Your Government and Idaho 4-H Ambassador. She partners with 4-H professionals in youth development programming throughout central Idaho.

Erika joined UI Extension 4-H Youth Development in Oct. 2011. Erika's key responsibilities include 4-H website, curriculum and 4HOnline. Erika comes from Boundary County where she served as a 4-H program coordinator for seven years, giving her experience and understanding of the 4-H Youth Development program. 

Afterschool partnerships, CYFAR, Healthy Living programs, International Programs.

Scott joined the University of Idaho in 1995. He is a regional youth development educator providing 4-H leadership in 14 Eastern Idaho counties as well as statewide leadership in 4-H animal science. He was the county Extension educator in Bingham and Bannock Counties prior to his regional appointment. He has lived in Pocatello, Idaho for 22 years.

Donna has experience with volunteer and project-based learning programs, grant-writing, program design, supervision of personnel, training of individuals in multiple venues and risk management. Before joining University of Idaho Extension in 2018, she served as principal at an elementary school in Emmett.

Shelstad’s teaching experience includes outreach to youth and adults in the 4-H Youth Development program. Her areas of emphasis have included Positive Youth Development, public speaking, youth personal financial education and new 4-H staff orientation. She also provides mentoring and leadership for 4-H professionals in Southern District Extension counties.

Toomey is an experienced youth development leader with an unwavering commitment to Idaho families and youth. She directs the Idaho 4-H healthy living program building strong partnerships within and outside the university. Toomey has diverse experiences working with rural communities and directing outreach to Latino youth and families.

As a member of the state 4-H Youth Development team, Jim provides leadership in program development and 4-H volunteer management for the 10 northern Idaho counties. He also provides statewide leadership for the Idaho 4-H horse and rapidly growing shooting sports programs.