Our People
Angela Freel
Director of UI Extension 4-H Youth Development
Suite 200
208-997-8699
University of Idaho Boise
Idaho Water Center
322 E. Front Street
Boise, ID 83702
Angie Freel, Ph.D., has worked in Cooperative Extension for 27 years and is enjoying her role as the 4-H director at the University of Idaho.
EdD, University of Arkansas, 2020
MS, University of Arkansas, 2004
BS, University of Central Arkansas, 1996
Robin Baumgartner
Program Coordinator
Forney Hall, Rm 207
208-364-4603
University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3015
Moscow, ID 83844-3015
M.Ed., University of Idaho, 2021
B.A., College of Idaho, 1996
Timothy G. Ewers
Extension Specialist — 4-H Youth Development
Forney Hall, Room 209
208-885-4080
UI Extension 4-H Youth Development
875 Perimeter Drive, MS 3015
Moscow, ID 83844-3015
Expanding and bolstering Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in 4-H programs and support for program evaluations.
Ph.D., University of Idaho, 2001
M.S., University of Washington, 1993
B.S., Seattle University, 1985
B.A., Seattle University, 1985
Matt Fisher
Area Extension Educator — Agriculture, STEM
Suite B60
208-736-3627
Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
315 Falls Avenue, Evergreen Bldg.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Matt focuses on agriculture literacy with an emphasis on STEM to increase youth access to agriculture and STEM education throughout Idaho.
M.S., University of Iowa, 2003
B.A., Providence College, 1998
Languages spoken other than English
- Spanish
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
Mike Knutz
Area Extension Educator — 4-H Youth Development
971-241-7775
Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
315 Falls Avenue, Evergreen Bldg.
Twin Falls ID 83301
Mike Knutz supports statewide 4-H teen leadership programs and 4-H educators across central Idaho. Mike's passion is helping youth thrive through their 4-H experience.
M.Ag., Oregon State University, 1993
B.S., Oregon State University, 1992
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
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
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
Claire Sponseller
Area Extension Educator — 4-H STEM
Room 290E
208-364-4596
University of Idaho Boise
322 E Front St, Suite 290E
Boise, ID 83702
Claire provides leadership for the Idaho Think Make Create Labs in addition to expanding resources and access to STEM education on a statewide level.
M.Ag., Colorado State University, 2007
B.S., University of Idaho, 2002
Janis Steffens
Administrative Support Specialist III
Mary E. Forney Hall, Room 210
208-885-7700
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 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
Teresa Tverdy
Program Specialist
208-734-9590
University of Idaho Extension, Twin Falls County
630 Addison Ave W, Suite 1600
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Teresa coordinates the 4-H program in the county and is responsible for recruiting, training and supervising volunteer leaders and 4-H members. She helps develop the 4-H programming for youth and families.
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