Hello, I am a Communications Specialist with the University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, primarily operating from the southern Delaware campus at the Carvel Research and Education Center, which is also the #SussexDE location for Cooperative Extension. Professionally, I advocate for all things agricultural and best practices in agriculture literacy, #socialmedia, and Internet safety strategies, particularly for 4-H youth. I am a three-time #UDel #BlueHen (AA'04, BA'07, MA'14), and a parent of a UD alumna! Personally, my passions are drawn to the liberal and fine arts! My graduate thesis examined the cartoons of Chinese and Irish immigrants drawn by 19th-century political cartoonist Thomas Nast. I published that research as a website, exceeding 410,000 views to date and serves as a teaching guide in high schools and colleges. Such is the power of digital media communications! Nast's observations and historical experiences resonate today! Wife, mother and grandmother, I am an avid gardener, photographer and perpetual student!