Shewana Hairston
Unit Coordinator
Unit Coordinator, Family and Consumer Sciences
Food, Nutrition & Health
(540) 483-5161
shhairst@vt.edu
As a Family Consumer Science Agent, it is my responsibility to implement programs and materials that address citizens concerns regarding food, nutrition and health, financial management, and home environment. My main job focus is providing research based programs to increase the quality of life for citizens residing in the Franklin and Henry County and the City of Martinsville.
Education
• Masters in Health Promotion-Virginia Polytechnic University
• Bachelors in Exercise Science- Old Dominion University
Experience
04/07-Present Unit Coordinator – Franklin County
• Perform yearly evaluations on all employees
• Develop office budget
• Collaborate with Franklin County mangers to ensure residents needs are
being met
12/03- Present Associate Extension Agent Family Consumer Science-Franklin
County
• Design and coordinate community-based family/youth programs that foster the development of resilient families and encourage healthy behavior.
• Build a coalition with other agencies, organization and institutions to address the complex issues of families and youth.
• Seek and review grants for innovative programs to address identified issues and needs of network and coalition.
07/02-12/03 Program Assistant- Chatham, Virginia
• Deliver research based programs to community and local businesses in food safety, childcare, nutrition and employment skills
• Assist with training 4-H counselors and supervise campers
• Assist with the marketing efforts of VCE-Chatham
Honors and Awards
• Family Consumer Science Scholarship $500.00 2007
• Svoboda Grant $500.00 2006
• In-Service Poster Contest $300.00 2007
• Food Friends Evaluation Award $50.00 2007
Membership and Major Offices in Professional Organizations
• Virginia Extension Service Association
• Virginia Affiliate of National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
• National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences