Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County recently hired three new staff members as Office Associates who help support Extension’s local programs.
Haley Hogue began working in March. Haley assists with administrative duties and supports the Early Childhood and Food, Nutrition & Health programs. Haley graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education with a Leadership emphasis and minor in Horticulture. She worked at the Nebraska State 4-H office during her time on campus and spent the last 3 years working in senior living at Legacy Retirement Communities.
Amber Reinkordt also began working in March. Amber assists at the front desk and with the Horticulture and Urban Agriculture programs. Amber holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in Natural Resources. She worked at UNL Landscape Services from 2009 until she transferred to this new role with Nebraska Extension.
Caroline White began working in January. She supports the 4-H youth development program and assists with front desk duties. Caroline graduated in December of 2023 from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and an English minor. Before taking this position, she managed a popular Lincoln-based paint-your-own-pottery studio for five years.