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Carly Wright

Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development

Carly grew up in Sterling, Virginia and became involved in the Loudoun County 4-H program at the age of 10. During her 4-H career she was an active member in both the Rabbit Club and Teen Council, where she held multiple officer positions. In 2006 she was inducted into the Virginia 4-H All Stars.

In 2012 Carly graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Animal & Poultry Sciences. Upon her arrival back to Loudoun, she became Organizational Leader of the 4-H Leaps & Squeaks Rabbit & Cavy Club and a Director of Loudoun Fair & Associates, where she served as Secretary for three years.

Carly has always had a passion for 4-H and is thankful that she gets to spend her days giving back to the program that sparked her love of agriculture and youth development.
 
Education
B.S. Animal Science, Agricultural & Applied Economics, Virginia Tech
M.S. Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Tech

Awards and Certifications
Virginia 4-H All Star - 2006
New 4-H Extension Agent Training Program
Master 4-H Camp Director - 2017
Project Wet, Flying Wild and Project Learning Tree Instructor - 2017
Emerging Impact Award - 2018
EMPACT Award - 2019, 2020
State Program Excellence Award ("Empowering Teen Voice") - 2020
National Achievement in Service Award (ASA) - 2021

Professional Associations and Roles
Virginia Extension Service Association (VESA)
Virginia Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (VAE4-HYDP)
Secretary of the Board, 2017 - 2020
Recognition Committee Co-Chair, 2021 - Present
National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP)
Epsilon Sigma Phi Fraternity (ESP), Alpha Gamma Chapter
State 4-H Cabinet Advisor
State Teen Summit Leadership Team Member, 2020-2021
National 4-H True Leaders in Equity Institute Virginia Team Adult Advisor