Hands-on Activities for Kids - 4-H at Home
COVID-19 Resources from 4-H
• Updated Extension (including 4-H) Meeting Guidance (March 2021)
• Volunteer Resource - Communicating Through Distance
• Current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates for KSU
In accordance with K-State and Kansas State Research and Extension current COVID-19 protocol in Phase 3, the State 4-H office is currently staffed in a limited capacity and answering phones from 8-12 and 1-5 pm (Monday - Friday). Some professionals are still working full-time remotely but are accessible to respond to programmatic questions. Please contact the appropriate staff member that may best assist your needs:
| Staff Member | Email Address | Brief Overview of Responsibilities |
| Wade Weber | wweber@ksu.edu | Department Head, State Program Leader |
| Dona Ratliff | dsratlif@ksu.edu | EIN, Events, Financials, Office Management, Scholarships |
| Aliah Mestrovich Seay | aliah@ksu.edu | Culturally Sensitive Issues, IDI, Reasonable Accommodations, Communication |
| Anissa Jepsen | ajepsen@ksu.edu | Livestock, Military Youth, Science of Ag, KAP's, Shooting Sports |
| Jaclyn Tweeten | jtweeten@ksu.edu | Cloverbuds |
| Natalia Suarez | nsuarez@ksu.edu | Program Fees, Volunteer Screening, Waivers |
| Sarah Sullivan | smsullivan@ksu.edu | CVent, Finance, Program fees, Web |
| Shane Potter | potters@ksu.edu | Volunteer Development, STEM |
| Shannon Rogge | luckiksu@ksu.edu | Horse, Horticulture, Shooting Sports, Wildlife |
| Terry Roberts | teresaroberts@ksu.edu | 4HOnline, Charters, EIN, ES-237 |
| Amy Sollock | asollock@ksu.edu | SW and NW Regions, Camp, Marketing, Ambassadors, Communication, Clothing, Entomology |
| Beth Hinshaw | bhinshaw@ksu.edu | SE and NW Regions, Campference, Citizenship, Leadership, Rabbits |
| Diane Mack | dmack@ksu.edu | NE and NW Regions, Foods and Nutrition, Found. of Youth Dev, Grants |
4‑H empowers young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. We are America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. and over 88,000 youth in Kansas with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
It’s a research-based experience that includes a mentor, a hands-on project, and a meaningful leadership opportunity. Based on their interests and guided by adult volunteers, youth develop their own pathway in 4‑H. They select from a broad menu of local 4‑H programs and projects. There are hands-on, learn by doing, opportunities for everyone.
Kansas 4-H is a vibrant youth development program for K-State Research and Extension. In 4-H, we are committed to providing positive dynamic learning experiences for as many young people as possible.
Ready to get started? Find a 4-H Club near you or Contact Kansas 4-H for more information.
