Alyssa Walden

Education and Degrees

M.S., Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Mass Communications, Virginia Commonwealth University

B.A., English, Ferrum College

Work Experience

Jan. 2012 - Present - Virginia Cooperative Extension, Stafford County, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Diversity and Inclusion Fellow

Summers 2005, 2006, 2007 – W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center, Camp Program Staff teaching Kayaking and Beginner Swimming

Professional Associations

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, 2012-present
    Vice President of Programs, 2019-present

Virginia Association of Extension 4-H Agents, 2012-present
    Past President, 2017-2018    
    President, 2016-2017
    President-Elect, 2015-2016
    Communications Chair, 2013-2015

Virginia Extension Service Association, 2012-present 
    
Awards

Distinguished Service Award, 2019
Achievement in Service Award, 2016
Margaret R Svoboda Extension Service Scholarship, 2016, 2019
Program Excellence Award - Program Impact, 2015
Program Excellence Award - New Initiatives Team Award, 2015
4-H Innovative Programming Support, 2014, 2016
4-H All Star, 2005

Certifications

Youth and Adult First Aid
Youth and Adult CPR/AED
Mental Health First Aid