Hillsborough County Extension Faculty

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Pergola, Joe - (County Extension Director)

Brennan, Jessica - (Expanded Food and Nutrition Program)
Broaddus, Brent - (Multi-county Commercial Dairy)
D'Abreau Marina - (Home Horticulture)
Converse, Diana - (Family Life, Relationships, Parenting)
Vacant - (Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program)
Vacant - (Livestock, Small Farm)
Henry, Mary Beth - (Professional Horticulture Services)
Hunter, Jackie - (4H Food & Nutrition)
Jordan, Holly - (4H - Community Clubs)
Keith, Mary - (Food, Nutrition, & Health)
Leslie, Lisa - (Home Environment, Money Mgmt., Energy Conservation)
Miller, Laura - (Commercial Nurseries)
Martinez, Carlos - (Ornamental Aquaculture)
Northrop, Rob - (Urban Forestry)
Oswalt, Chris - (Multi-county Commercial Citrus)
Palmer, Dave - (Multi-county Internal Technology Training)
Stevely, John - (Multi-county Marine Resource Management)
Whidden, Alicia - (Commercial Fruit & Vegetables)






 

 

Joe Pergola - County Extension Director
Coordinates and supports the staff and services of Hillsborough County Extension.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 113 JJPergola@ifas.ufl.edu
Education - M.S., Human Development and Family Studies - Cornell University, B.S., Psychology - Manhattan College
Support Staff - Dianna Barnitt, Admin. Assistant (813) 744-5519 x 112 DLBarnitt@ifas.ufl.edu
 

 

 

 






Carlos V. Martinez - Extension Faculty and Ornamental Aquaculture

All aspects of commercial tropical fish production such as: fish husbandry, fry-juvenile-adult and brood stock nutrition, water quality, fish health, and pond management including aquatic pests and predators. Serves commercial ornamental tropical fish producers holding an Aquaculture Certificate.
Contact Information - (813) 671-5230 x 109 CVMartinez@ifas.ufl.edu
Education - B.S., Biological Oceanography - Florida Institute of Technology
Support Staff - Sonya Sampson, Secretary (813) 671-5230 x 100


 

 

 

 

 



Chris Oswalt - Extension Faculty and Area Agent for Commercial Citrus for Hillsborough and Polk Counties

Commercial citrus production, crop physiology, citrus nutrition, citrus pest and water management.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 131 / (863) 519-8677 x 108 WCOswalt@ifas.ufl.edu
Education - M.S., Horticultural Science - Fruit Crops - University of Florida, B.S., Citrus Production Management - University of Florida
Support Staff - Lacey Marsden, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 128
 

 

 

 

 





Brent Broaddus - 4-H Dairy Extension Specialist

Dairy Management and 4-H Dairy Programs
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 132 BABroaddus@ifas.ufl.edu
Education - M.S., Dairy Lactation Physiology - University of Kentucky, B.S., Animal Sciences / Dairy Option - University of Kentucky
Support Staff - Lacey Marsden, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 128




 

 

 

 

 

Laura Miller - Extension Faculty & Area Agent Ornamental Plant Production for Hillsborough & Polk Counties

Commercial Ornamental Plant Production – Best Management Practices for Irrigation and fertilization, Integrated Pest Management, Labor and Business Management and Market Development. Youth 4-H and Future Farmers of America Ornamental Horticulture programs
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 147 / (863) 519-8677 x 129 LMMiller@ifas.ufl.edu
Education M.Ed., Agricultural Education - Texas A & M, B.S., Horticulture - Texas A & M
Support Staff - Lacey Marsden, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 128





 

 

 

 

Alicia Whidden - Extension Faculty Vegetables & Small Fruit – Commercial Production

Commercial Production – Cultural practices, Plant Nutrition, Water and Pest Management, Post Harvest Issues and Marketing.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 134 AJWhidden@ifas.ufl.edu
Education M.S., Microbiology - University of South Florida, B.S., Botany and Horticulture - Florida Southern College
Support Staff - Lacey Marsden, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 128






 

 

 

Diana Converse - Extension Faculty Family Life

Parenting, Child Development, Child Care Training, Family\ Relationships, Communication and Grandparenting.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 140 DLConverse@ifas.ufl.edu
Education - M.S., Human Ecology - Florida State University, B.S., Human Science Education - Bowling Green
State University
Support Staff - Traci Buck, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 137
 






 

 

 







 

 

 

 

Lisa Leslie - Extension Faculty

Home Environment / Money Management, Home Environment, including residential energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, and termite control; Money Management; Family and Community Education (FCE) Volunteers.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 143 LMLeslie@ufl.edu
Education - M.Ed., Instructional Technology - University of South Florida, B.S., Environmental Science and Policy - University of South Florida
Support Staff - Traci Buck, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 137





 

 

 

 

Mary A. Keith - Extension Faculty Food, Nutrition and Health

Diet, ingredients and recipe modifications for health; allergies and foods; supplements; nutrition for Head Start and preschool children, elderly, and special needs; nutrition education aids; safe food handling and storage; Nutrition Education Training certification, ServSafe food safety and sanitation certification; newspaper columns and specialty newsletters, health fairs.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 136 MKeith@ifas.ufl.edu
Education - Ph.D., Food Science, Nutrition - Pennsylvania State University, M.S., Food Science - Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Secondary Education, Chemistry - Pennsylvania State University, Licensed Dietician/Nutritionist
Support Staff - Traci Buck, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 137





 

 

 

 

Jessica Brennan - Extension Faculty - Adult Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is a series of lessons in nutrition, healthy eating; food budgeting; comparison shopping; safe food handling; prenatal, infant, toddler and preschool nutrition. To participate in the EFNEP a family must have children and be low-income.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 125  jbrennan@ufl.edu 
Education - M.S. Health, Education and Behavior, B.S. Exercise and Sports Science
Support Staff - Traci Buck, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 137 









Holly Jordan Extension Faculty - Community 4-H Clubs

Coordinates 4-H Clubs and provides support for club projects. Over 50 project areas exist, including citizenship, marine science and animal/pet care. Also provides leadership training for teens and adults and teaches life skills.
Contact Information (813) 744-5519 x 116 hanmer@ufl.edu
Education - B.S., Animal Sciences - Food Animal Specialization - University of Florida
Support Staff - Gloria Morse-Stoll - (813) 744-5519 x 118





 

 

 

 

Jackie Hunter - Extension Faculty 4-H Expanded Food & Nutrition

Provides programs in basic food and nutrition education, food safety, general 4-H Consumer Science and gardening.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 121 jdh7611@ufl.edu
Education - B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences - Bennett College, M.A., Career and Adult Education - University of South Florida
Support Staff - Gloria Morse-Stoll - (813) 744-5519 x 118





 

 

 

 

Vacant - Extension Faculty School Enrichment

Programs include Ag-Venture 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking, Seat Belt Safety and the development of other subject matter programs.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 119
Education -
Support Staff - Gloria Morse-Stoll - (813) 744-5519 x 118






Marina D'Abreau ExtensionFaculty - Environmental Horticulture

Home lawns, landscapes, gardens, Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Junior Master Gardener Program; Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program; Environmental Horticulture (water conservation, yard waste recycling, integrated pest management, backyard wildlife).
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 145 mdabreau@ufl.edu
Education - Ed.D.Organizational Leadership,  M.Ed., Environmental Education - University of Florida, B.S., Wildlife Ecology and Conservation - University of Florida
Support Staff - Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 146





 

 

 

 

Mary Beth Henry Extension Faculty - Professional Horticulture Services

Provides educational and informational resources to green industry professionals in the areas of horticulture, pest control, pesticide safety, IPM, and in business strategies for owners, managers and employees of professional horticulture services.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 103 mbhenry@ufl.edu
Education - B.S. Michigan State University
Support Staff - Carol Carson, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 104







 

 

Vacant Program Coordinator - Florida Yards & Neighborhoods

Home lawns, landscapes and gardens; water conservation and quality; stormwater runoff and non-point source pollution; Florida-friendly landscape design and maintenance.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 144 Education -
Support Staff - Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 146






Rob Northrop - Extension Faculty - Urban and Community Forester

Provides educational programs and technical assistance to businesses, governments and homeowners on issues and practices related to urban forestry, including implementation of environmental studies and practices related to land use planning. In relation to production forestry, gives technical advice on practices including forest management, landscape reclamation and preservation of natural areas.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 106 northrop@ufl.edu
Education - B.S., Forestry/Wildlife - Virginia Tech
Support Staff - Carol Carson, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 104

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Stevely - Extension Faculty Sea Grant Agent for Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties

Marine Resource Management, Habitat Restoration, Artificial Reef Development, Fisheries Management.
Contact Information - (941) 722-4524 / (941) 742-5986 x 239 JMStevely@ifas.ufl.edu
Education - M.S., Marine Science - University of South Florida, B.A., Biology - Gettysburg College
Support Staff - Barbara Beach, Office Assistant (941) 722-4524 / (941) 742-5986 x 240
University of Florida Contact Dr. Michael Spranger (352) 392-1837 MSpranger@ifas.ufl.edu

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Palmer - Extension Faculty  - Instructional Media Agent

This position provides training and consultation to help create technology-enhanced and technology-based instruction, to promote sound instructional design, and to increase the effectiveness of faculty and staff in the 12 counties of the South Central Extension District.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 107 dkp205@ufl.edu
Education - M.Ed., Instructional Technology - University of South Florida, B.A., Education - University of South Florida
Support Staff - Carol Carson, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 104









Vacant - Extension Faculty  - Small Farms & Livestock Agent

Program areas: Small animal farms raising beef cattle, horses, meat goats, swine, poultry, sheep and other livestock, except dairy cattle. Provides support in Best Management Practices in health, nutrition, forage and pasture production and overall animal care, as well as in farm pond management. 4-H Youth Development livestock programs, Equine & Hippology focus.
Contact Information - (813) 744-5519 x 127
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Support Staff - Lacey Marsden, Secretary, (813) 744-5519 x 128

 


- Extension Faculty, and Ornamental Aquaculture

All aspects of commercial tropical fish production such as: fish husbandry, fry-juvenile-adult and brood stock nutrition, water quality, fish health, and pond management including aquatic pests and predators. Serves commercial ornamental tropical fish producers holding an Aquaculture Certificate.
Contact Information - (813) 671-5230 x 109 CVMartinez@ifas.ufl.edu
Education - B.S., Biological Oceanography - Florida Institute of Technology
Support Staff - Sonya Sampson, Secretary (813) 671-5230 x 100


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