Naomi Boyer

Initiative Team Leadership Roles & Responsibilities An overview of roles, responsibilities, and key functions regarding the Initiative Leadership Team. Roles & Responsibilities State specialists help turn research into practical solutions by taking information from the land-grant Associate Dean university system and applying it to real-world problems. They work Program Leader PWG Leader Engagement & Monitoring closely with county and state Communication & Reporting Priority Working Group(s) Action Team(s) faculty, as well as other partners, to plan, deliver, and evaluate programs at local and state levels. Specialists share their expertise by providing trainings, creating useful tools, and producing publications. Primary Working Groups Priority Working Groups (PWGs) are teams of state specialists, county faculty, and experts who focus on specific priority areas to develop What is the ITL? Initiative Team Leadership (ITL): strategies and solve problems. PWG leaders work closely with program leaders to align programs with Ensures the development and delivery of impactful, high- organizational goals. PWGs focus on quality Extension programs. specific tasks to ensure effective, Associate Deans (ADs): Oversee initiative teams, provide leadership, monitor effectiveness, and align efforts with Extension Pathway Initiatives. Program Leaders: Manage programs, ensure alignment with priorities, and collaborate with ADs and PWG leaders. Priority Working Groups (PWGs): Teams of state specialists and county faculty that focus on priority areas through planning, problem-solving, and evaluation. Action Teams: Small, flexible groups within PWGs that tackle specific tasks or projects. research-based solutions that address critical issues. Contact Information: Initiatives 1 & 3: Dr. Mukhtar-Initiatives 2 & 4: Dr. Dukes-Initiatives 1-7: Dr. Horrillo-Engagement: Dr. Shelnutt-