Nancy grew up in rural Georgetown. While she was not a 4-H’er herself, she has dedicated countless hours of volunteering for Vermilion County 4-H and has been involved through the 4-H careers of her children. Nancy believes that the program prepares young adults for college by allowing them to explore their interests prior to choosing a career path. It strengthens communication skills and teaches them the importance of hard work. She is a club leader for the Jamaica Flatlanders 4-H club and is a member of the University of Illinois Extension Unit 13 Council for Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, and Vermilion counties. Nancy is passionate about 4-H because she loves to see kids learn and enjoy their activities. She believes in the 4-H program because it provides a guideline for members to follow yet allows members room for creativity. Nancy says that the support of the 4-H program from the U of I, the Extension Staff, the community and parents is what keeps the passion alive.