Ruby Miller has dedicated 30+ years of service and made significant contributions as a volunteer leader and professional. Her first involvement in 4-H was as a club member. She has served as a volunteer at the local, state and national level with contributions to the Volunteer Leader Association and 4-H Healthy Living program. In her professional career, she served as association president and was instrumental in hosting the NAE4-HA national meeting in Louisiana. At the local level, her professional career was highlighted by outstanding service efforts to leadership development. Under Ruby’ term as an agent, Cameron Parish had a strong presence on state teen boards, including the SET Club, Fashion Board and the Food and Fitness Board.
Ruby worked to help build the 4-H Shooting Sports program and was modeled by other agents. Her update to the parish newsletter was awarded the LAE4-HA Communicator Award. She authored newly established guides for the state 4-H curriculum committee; designed and delivered an educational track for Louisiana 4-H SET Camp on forensic science; served as an advisor to the Louisiana 4-H SET Board for 2 years; attended National 4-H Congress as a chaperone; attended the Southern Obesity Summit; and served as an advisor Louisiana 4-H Food and Fitness Board which she continues today. Her curriculum development work has been critical to the program’ outreach.
