Our People
Patrick Momont
UI Extension, Southern District Director; Superintendent
Suite AB
208-454-7629
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 East Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605-0602
Pat’s experience includes serving as a state beef Extension specialist, conducting joint research and extension projects involving cow nutrition, grazing behavior, retained ownership and alternative forages.
Ph.D., South Dakota State University, 1990
M.S., South Dakota State University, 1987
B.S., Michigan State University, 1981
B.S., Michigan Technological University, 1981
Cini Baumhoff
Supervisor, Food Technology Center
208-795-5331
Food Technology Center
University of Idaho
1908 E. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
Tamara (Tami) Crowley
4-H International Exchange Coordinator
Suite AB
801-391-8764
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605
Tami coordinates the 4-H International Exchange program for Idaho. She provides experience in project management and as a previous volunteer for the states 4-H International Exchange program.
Josh Bevan
Director, Food Technology Center
208-795-5332
Food Technology Center
University of Idaho
1908 E. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
Diane Isaak
Management Assistant, Southern District
208-454-7674
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
1904 East Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605-0602
Joseph Dalton
Professor & Extension Specialist — Dairy
Caldwell Complex
208-454-7633
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E Chicago St, Suite A, B
Caldwell, ID 83605
Dalton’s research is focused on increasing the efficiency of artificial insemination in dairy cattle, including sperm dosage, heat detection accuracy, synchronization programs, AI technician proficiency and identification of fertility markers.
Ph.D., Virginia Tech
M.S., Utah State
B.S., Cal Poly
Luke Erickson
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist — Personal Finance
Caldwell Complex
208-538-9936
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605
My interests include personal finance, with an emphasis on youth education. Areas of expertise include credit building, credit scores, investing for retirement, withdrawal strategies, financial goal setting and emergency preparedness.
Ph.D., Idaho State University, 2018 (anticipated)
M.S., Utah State University, 2006
B.S., Brigham Young University, 2004
Language spoken other than English
- Tagalog
Stephanie Hamblin
4-H Administrative Assistant
Caldwell Complex
208-454-7616 x616
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E Chicago Street, Suite A-B
Caldwell, ID 83605
B.S., Boise State University, 2015
A.S., Cottey College, 2011
Yosele Leon Perez
4-H Program Assistant
Suite AB
208-795-5340
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago Street Suite A-B
Caldwell, ID 83605
B.A., University of Idaho, 2019
Languages spoken other than English
- Spanish
Lindsey McConnell-Soong
Program Manager
Suite AB
208-459-6365
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago St, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605
Lindsey is the program manager for Idaho's Well Connected Communities Initiative and the EXCITE program (Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching and Engagement).
M.S., Northwest Nazarene University, 2009
B.S., College of Idaho, 2005
Monette Glenn
Program Assistant, Eat Smart Idaho
Caldwell Complex
208-454-7672
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago St., Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605
Christina (Allen) Roe
Administrative Financial Specialist, Eat Smart Idaho
Caldwell Complex
208-454-7654
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605
Assist the director and state coordinator for Eat Smart Idaho. Manage and project multiple budgets and personnel actions for Eat Smart Idaho throughout Idaho.
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
Extension Educator — 4-H Volunteer Development
Caldwell Complex
208-454-6556
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605
As part of UI Extension 4-H Youth Development, I oversee the volunteer management system and provide support to county Extension personnel in recruitment, training and retention of 4-H volunteers statewide.
M.S., University of Idaho, 2011
B.A., St. Joseph's College, 1995
A.A., College of Southern Idaho, 1988
Nancy Shelstad
Area Extension Educator — 4-H Youth Development
Suite AB
208-364-4597
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
1904 E. Chicago, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605
Nancy provides leadership to design, develop and implement programs such as New 4-H Volunteer Orientation, innovative youth programming, orientation to 4-H and promotes Positive Youth Development in youth programming statewide.
M.S. University of Idaho, 2006
B.S. University of Idaho, 1985
Natasha Tienhaara
4-H AmeriCorps State Program Coordinator
Suite AB
208-454-7614
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago Street Suite A-B
Caldwell, ID 83605
State coordinator for the 4-H AmeriCorps Grant program.
B.S., Oregon State University, 2019
Maureen Toomey
Area Extension Educator — 4-H Youth Development
Suite A-B, Caldwell REC
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 nutrition, physical activity, wellbeing the visual arts. To support these programs, she leads the teen advocates for health, well-being and the visual arts.
M.Ed., University of Idaho, 1993
B.A., University of Utah, 1983
B.S., University of Utah, 1981
Julia Villagomez
4-H Military Partnership Program Coordinator
Caldwell Complex, Suite J
208-459-8592
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E Chicago St
Caldwell ID 83605
Julia coordinates to provide programs through the military youth partnership statewide for the UI Extension 4-H Youth Development.
B.S., University of Idaho, 2021
Pronouns
she/her
Languages other than English
- Spanish
Heather Whitehead
Program Coordinator, Eat Smart Idaho
208-459-6360
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605
B.S., Idaho State University, 2018