Dr. Martin provides leadership for the Office of Learning and Organizational Development and serves as director of county operations for UGA Extension.

Dr. Brown leads the evaluation efforts of UGA Extension. She collaborates with agents and specialists system-wide to create metrics to assess the impact of community-based programming. Additionally, Dr. Brown works to build a culture of evaluation through targeted training initiatives.

• UGA Extension Evaluation Team
• Community-Based Evaluation
• Professional Development Training
• Scholarship Support

Dr. Carpenter  assesses the training needs of Extension Agents and Specialists. She leads the developing and implementation of a comprehensive onboarding and professional development program to build content knowledge and process skills. She is also an adjunct faculty member in ALEC.

• On-boarding processes and materials
• Professional development training
• Scholarship support
• Extension Training System (ETS)
• Employee Graduate Education Support
• Employee Mentoring
• Facilitating Adult Learning

 Dr. Chapman directs the LEAD21 Program where she plays a key role in the coordination, development, and implementation of this national agricultural leadership development program. Additionally, she works to support internal leadership development programs within extension.  

• LEAD21
• Extension Academy

Mrs. Faulk leads the cultivation and capacity building of Extension’s program development and stakeholder engagement outreach efforts through design, training, and implementation. She works alongside reporting and accountability professionals to strengthen Extension’s ability to tell its story. Areas under her purview:

• Program Planning and Development training
• Community and stakeholder development preparation and resources
• Extension Leadership System (ELS)
• Communicating Impact
• Communicating reporting and accountability
• GA Counts

Dr. Griffeth creates and facilitates internal and external leadership programs for UGA Extension. She engages faculty and staff in specialized professional development opportunities to grow their skills and the organization. She specializes in workplace generational differences, women's leadership, and organizational development.

• Extension Academy
• ExTEND
• Advancing Georgia's Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry (AGL)

Ms. Bell supports the administrative functions of OLOD by assisting the unit’s internal and external leadership development programs and managing the onboarding process for new Extension employees. Additionally, she helps coordinate on-site logistics for UGA Extension statewide events.

• Foundations Trainings
• LEAD21
• Administrative Tasks

Ms. Fife supports the unit’s internal and external leadership development programs and assists with programs and projects affiliated with UGA Extension.  This involves recruiting new program participants and working with program alumni and donors.

• Extension Academy
• ExTEND
• Advancing Georgia's Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry (AGL)
• LEAD21    

Mrs. Rucci is the Office Manager for the Office of Learning and Organizational Development. With a passion for creating efficient and collaborative work environments, Bridget plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of OLOD's daily activities.

• Logistics for Various Conferences, Training Programs, and Events
• New Extension Employee Onboarding
• Extension Training System Support
• Extension Training Calendar Support

Maggie joins Extension with three years of experience using the Modern Campus platform (Destiny One), having previously served as the Program and Enrollment Assistant for the UGA Center for Continuing Education.

In her new role as Extension Registration Customer Support Representative, she will assist with daily operations of Destiny One, including:

• Provide support to internal and external users
• Set up events
• Train new users on the Extension event registration process
  

Mrs. Wall is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the unit. This includes overseeing the budgets for the unit’s grant programs and internal and external leadership programs.

• Purchasing
• Budget Development
• Destiny One Support