Carly Wright

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 and Poultry Sciences, 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 – 2021
State Program Excellence Award ("Empowering Teen Voice") – 2020
National Achievement in Service Award (ASA) – 2021
ESP Early Career Service Award (Less than 10 Years) – 2022

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
Glenwood Livestock Exposition Agent Advisor, 2017 – Present
State 4-H Teen Summit Leadership Team Member, 2020-2021
National 4-H True Leaders in Equity Institute VA Team Adult Advisor, 2020 – 2021
State 4-H Cabinet Advisor, 2020 – Present
NOVA 4-H Teen Leadership Council Agent Advisor, 2021 – 2023
NOVA 4-H Educational Center BOD Agent Advisor, 2022 – Present
District Program Leader, Northeast District 4-H, 2022 – Present