Laura
Weddle
Extension Specialist
- laura.weddle@uky.edu
- (859) 257-7772
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116 Erikson Hall
Lexington KY 40506-0050 - Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
Professional Profile
Laura is the Extension Specialist for Farm Stress and Rural Mental Health. She will support farm and ranch stress related programming, including a focus on rural mental health. Her work will include the management of the USDA supported Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Project, program development, and implementation and evaluation of programming.
A native Kentuckian, Laura has previous experience working in administration in the nonprofit sector, specifically advocacy programming. She is passionate about human services programming, and enjoys working with community-based initiatives that promote safety, health, and wellness.
Education
MBA Candidate, Organizational Leadership, Northern Kentucky University
B.A., Interior Design, Eastern Kentucky University
Areas of Interest
Extension