Kimberly serves as a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in both Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties. Her primary responsibilities are to:

- Serve as a resource to the community in the subject areas of food safety, nutrition, health, family financial management, child development, and parenting.
- Work with the local Extension Leadership Council and community members to identify and address priority needs in Spotsylvania and Stafford.
- Provide research-based educational programming to the community through workshops, classes, collaborative events, print materials, and other appropriate venues.
- Seek out diverse, limited resource, and under-served members of the community to provide educational programming appropriate for their needs.

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, James Madison University, 2007
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), 2008
Certified ServSafe Instructor and Registered Examination Proctor, 2010
Master of Science in Education, Health and Physical Education, Virginia Tech, Degree in Progress

Work Experience:
2006  Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic, Volunteer Translator
2007  Harrisonburg-Rockingham Health Department, Full-time Intern
2007-2011  Virginia Cooperative Extension, Extension Agent

Professional Organizations: 
Virginia Extension Service Association (VESA), Vice President
Virginia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (VEAFCS)
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
Food, Nutrition & Health
(540) 507-7568
KimElkins@vt.edu