Jeff Holland has dedicated his life to the development of youth. Jeff humbly was raised in Spencer County, located on the Ohio River.
His 4-H Extension career started as a 4-H Trainee in Monroe County (Bloomington), which led to his first full time position, working with 4-H Youth Development in Tell City (Perry Co). After three years, he left Tell City for Bloomington where he completed his career as Youth Educator/County Extension Director for Purdue Extension. – Monroe County.
Jeff is an award-winning youth educator, having served in local, state and national levels. He served as President of National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (formerly NAE4-HA), President of Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) and has served as President of the Indiana Extension Educators Association and 4-H Youth Section President. He has also been recognized for his work in the criminal justice area, having developed educational programs for elementary and middle schools throughout the state.
Over Jeff’s tenure, he served in leadership positions with the State 4-H Band and Chorus, State Fair Leadership School, State Junior Leader 4-H Conference and 4-H Roundup. He worked collaboratively with the Monroe County Children’s Farm Festival, which educates over 2,000 youth and their families to learn about the food chain and where their food comes from.
Jeff is extremely proud of the development of the Junior Leader program in Monroe County. Elements of the program were duplicated and implemented into their local programming. Program grew to over 150 youth participating.
