Steuben County Extension Board Members
Steuben County Extension Board Members
Terry Johnson
Terry sees that Purdue Extension provides multiple programs for residents in all areas of the county. The variety of programs incorporate all different demographics while the topics are current and important to the community. Terry has seen the lessons being taught and understands the educational goals. She has been a part of activities with Trine University sporting events and cultural events such as MLK program and international night.
Linda Cooper
Amanda Lauer
The areas in which Purdue Extension focuses are important to Amanda as they relate to the growth and development of a healthy community, and she is honored to help plan and provide advice. She has been on the board of Shape Up Steuben as Event Coordinator and has facilitated any aspects of Angola's Art Pageant for the past three years. Purdue Exension aligns with her values of partnership, leadership, and development for our future and our children's future.
Jessica Cartwright
Amber Farnham
Amber has been involved with the Steuben County 4-H Program for 12 years with her two sons and serves as the 4-H Club Leader of the Lucky Ducks 4-H Club, something she has excelled at for 7 years. Amber is also involved with the Steuben County Literacy Coalition and Fairview Missionary Church. She stays busy with "Hearts and Crafts by Amber," her small business.
Jordan Eldridge
Beverly Martin
Ginger Smith
Ginger is an advocate of knowing where your food comes from and growing your own food. She has knowledge of growing fruits and vegetables as well as preserving them through methods such as freezing, canning, dehydrating, and freeze drying. She also raises chickens for both eggs and meat. Supporting local farmers is important to her to promote a stronger community.
Paulette Boekhout
Paulette is very passionate about health and wellness after embarking on her own journey to reverse an autoimmune disorder. Paulette is a board member of Turning Point, serves in her local church's band and volunteers at a few of Fairview Missionary Church's Ministries. She contributes to the board with her experiences and knowledge of nutrition and wellness. Paulette is most comfortable advising the Health and Human Sciences program area.