New Faces, Big Plans: 4-H Welcomes Four New Leaders to Its Board

Four new leaders have joined the National 4-H Council's Board of Trustees. They come from different backgrounds: business, tech, education, and nonprofits. Their goal? To help 4-H prepare young people for the future. Deisha Barnett is one of the new members. She's the President of Global Communications at UPS. She's also a 4-H alumna. She remembers her time in 4-H fondly. She learned public speaking skills there. Skills she still uses today. Dr. Michael T. Benson is another new member. He's the President of West Virginia University. He's been a leader in education for a long time. He believes education can change lives. He thinks 4-H is a great starting point for young people. Brent Colburn is also on the new board. He's the Vice President for Global Public Affairs at Microsoft. He's worked in tech, government, and education. He thinks 4-H can help young people learn important digital skills. Taylor Thigpen is the youngest new member. He's a social entrepreneur and CEO of Local Hands Global Heart. He started a nonprofit during the pandemic. He believes 4-H can help young people face big challenges. 4-H is a big organization. It helps nearly six million young people in the U. S. It aims to reach ten million by 2030. It's part of the Cooperative Extension System and the USDA. It also works with programs in 50 countries. These new leaders bring different skills and experiences. They can help 4-H reach more young people. They can help 4-H prepare them for the future. The future is uncertain. But with these leaders, 4-H is ready to face it.