Community Development - Lake County

The mission of Purdue Extension Community Development is to strengthen the capacity of local leaders, residents, businesses, and organizations to build resilient, inclusive and sustainable communities through research-based resources and processes. Extension provides local programming support and resources across four thematic areas.

  • Community Economics & Workforce Development
  • Community Health
  • Community Planning
  • Leadership & Civic Engagement

 

Community Development

 

Contact Us

Jose Valtierra

Extension Educator

Community Development

219-755-3240

jvaltier@purdue.edu

 

Rita Jacque Gillis

County Extension Director

Community Development Educator

219-755-3240

rjgillis@purdue.edu