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Brandy S. VanDeWalle
Ohiowa,NE
Summary
Highly skilled, dedicated, mission-centric developer of people and programs for nearly 20 years. Committed to designing, organizing, and facilitating high-quality and outcome-driven educational programs that engage and develop learners through experiential activities with industry-informed content.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
01.2005 - Current
- Design and deliver data-driven programs and curricula, impacting over 1,800 direct learners and 25,000 indirect learners annually.
- Manage employee relations, resolve conflicts, and oversee the onboarding of employees, interns, and volunteers across two offices, while administering a county-funded operating budget of nearly $200,000 annually
- Conduct annual needs-assessment findings via surveys, stakeholder interviews and focus group facilitation of local, state and regional programs
- Obtain, lead and oversee the management of grant projects totaling over $2 million, across local, statewide, and national initiatives.
- Cultivate and manage donor relationships with over 150 businesses and organizations, securing more than $25,000 in annual donations and over $20,000 of grants and sponsorships annually.
- Supervise a team of 4 staff across two offices and oversee more than 125 volunteers, managing diverse educational programs that impact over 1,000 youth each year.
- Engage over 20 STEM and agricultural programs, collaborating with educators at local, statewide, and regional levels.
- Design and implement educational curricula and program evaluations across a wide range of topics, ensuring alignment with established educational standards.
- Develop and implement creative visual & written assets for web, social media, and marketing campaigns, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines, reaching over 20,000 readers weekly
- Spearhead the evaluation and improvement of training programs to ensure their relevance and quality, while designing and delivering annual 'train-the-trainer' professional development initiatives that engage over 1,000 youth annually.
- Enhance student engagement by designing interactive lesson plans.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Create innovative curriculum materials tailored to meet the diverse learning needs of individuals ranging from 5 to 99 years old.
Agricultural Education Instructor/FFA Advisor
FFA
05.2002 - 05.2003
- Developed and implemented lessons to introduce 72 youth to science, engineering, and technology concepts, focusing on agricultural science careers. Secured $5,000 grant for landscaping newly renovated school, integrating classroom experiential learning projects to apply grant funds in real-world contexts.
- Led FFA chapter of nearly 50 members, guiding them through leadership skill events, career development activities, and state/national FFA conventions. Inspired students by incorporating practical applications into lessons, fostering deeper engagement and enthusiasm for learning.
- This role demonstrated strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and ability to create meaningful educational experiences that support both academic and extracurricular growth.
Education
Non-credit Specialization - Professional Skills for the Workplace – (Adaptability, Resiliency, Growth Mindset, Critical Thinking Skills for Professionals, Emotional & Social Intelligence)
University of California – Davis
Davis, CA01.2024
MS - Leadership Education (Teaching & Extension Specialization), Minor in Animal Science
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Lincoln, NE01.2005
BA - Agriculture Education, Teaching Option
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Lincoln, NE01.2002
Skills
- Developing Partnerships
- Non-Profit Fundraising
- Networking & Collaboration
- Talent Retention & Engagement
- Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring
- Program Marketing & Evaluation
- Experience with LMS
- Proficient in Office 365 tools, Google Workspace, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
- Curriculum development & Lesson Planning
- Educational technology
- Professional development
- Relationship building
Certification
- Elevating Your Performance Conversation (IANR) Part107, Remote Pilot License
- Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainings
- Nebraska LEAD Program Graduate
- Workplace Appreciation: Make it Stick (IANR)
- Communicating with Farmers Under Stress Certified Instructor
- Certified Real Colors Instructor
- Clarity, Focus, Action: Coaching Tools & Tactics Participant
Publications
- Swanson, L., Dobesh, A., Alley, H., VanDeWalle, B. Thorson, S., Ochsner, J., Kennedy., K. NAE4-HYDP, I Belong:4-H Youth Diversity & Inclusivity Award, Boise, ID. National, peer-reviewed, Accepted. (October15,2024).
- Krehbiel, M. Garwood, M. Elsen, K. VanDeWalle, B., National4-H PYD Mental Health Academy, National4-H Council, Online, 'Supporting Young People's Mental Wellness', National, peer-reviewed/refereed, published in proceedings, Accepted. (May11,2022).
- VanDeWalle, B. Paisley, S. NETA Spring Conference, Nebraska Educational Technology Association, Omaha, NE, 'Nebraska Scientist Field Trips', State, peer-reviewed/refereed, published in proceedings, Accepted. (April21,2022).
- VanDeWalle, B. (Panelist), Progressive Agriculture Safety Day PD Series, Progressive Agriculture Foundation, online, 'Transactional vs. Transformative Volunteering', National, peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. (January18,2022).
- VanDeWalle, B., Annual Meeting -Professional Improvement Conference (AMPIC), NACAA, Virtual, 'Engaging Youth in STEM through Virtual Field Trips', National, peer-reviewed/refereed, published in proceedings, Accepted. (July9,2021).
- VanDeWalle, B., Timmerman, A., Annual Meeting -Professional Improvement Conference (AMPIC), NACAA, Virtual, 'Pivoting Crop Competitions from an In-Person to Virtual Format', National, peer-reviewed/refereed, published in proceedings, Accepted. (July7,2021).
- McClure, G., VanDeWalle, B., Annual Meeting for Professional Improvement (AMPIC), NACAA, Virtual, 'Keeping Stress Levels in Check on the Farm', National, peer-reviewed/refereed, published in proceedings, Accepted. (July7,2021).
Awards
Special Mission Award, United Methodist Church – Geneva. (October2024)., Top Four Under40 Award, Young Leaders of Fillmore County. (August2015)., NAEA Outstanding Service, Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association. (June3,2015)., Honorary State FFA Degree. Awarded by the Nebraska FFA, (April10,2014)., Best Educational Piece – Team. Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, October2024. Regional & State awards. 'Purple Ribbon Kid Lessons', Excellence in Teamwork. Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, October2024. State award. 'Purple Ribbon Kid Lessons', Denise Miller National4-H Innovator Award Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, October2022. State award. 'Launching Nebraska-nauts into the4-C'able Future', Greg Yost Memorial Youth in Leadership Award - Innovative Youth Corn Challenge. Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP,2021 for Extension. Award given on the depth youth were involved in the decision-making process of the program and includes the nature of the partnership with the adults involved., Distinguished Service Award. Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, November18,2021 for Extension. This is a(n) National award/honor. This award recognizes4-H professionals who have served more than seven years in the profession., Search for Excellence in4-H Programming National Finalist. Awarded by the NACAA, July8,2021 for Extension. This is a(n) National award/honor. To recognize an NACAA member who has developed and carried out an outstanding extension youth development program(s) for4-H and other youth.
Affiliations
- Fillmore County Development Corporation Board Member,2006-2019 President,2018
- Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association Past Offices Held: President, Vice President & Secretary Member,2005 - present
- Natl. Association of County Ag Agents – NE Section Past Offices Held: President, Vice President & Secretary
- National Science Teacher Association Member,2004 – present
- Nebraska LEAD Program, Lifetime Member
Accomplishments
• Best Educational Piece – Team. Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, October 2024. Regional & State awards. “Purple Ribbon Kid Lessons”
• Excellence in Teamwork. Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, October 2024. State award. “Purple Ribbon Kid Lessons”
• Denise Miller National 4-H Innovator Award
Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, October 2022. State award. “Launching Nebraska-nauts into the 4-C'able Future”
• Greg Yost Memorial Youth in Leadership Award - Innovative Youth Corn Challenge. Awarded by the NEA4-HYDP, 2021 for Extension. Award given on the depth youth were involved in the decision-making process of the program and includes the nature of the partnership with the adults involved. Awards & Honors
- Best Educational Piece – Team
- Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, October 2024
- Regional & State Awards for "Purple Ribbon Kid Lessons"
- Excellence in Teamwork
- Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, October 2024
- State Award for "Purple Ribbon Kid Lessons"
- Denise Miller National 4-H Innovator Award
- Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, October 2022
- State Award for "Launching Nebraska-nauts into the 4-C'able Future"
- Greg Yost Memorial Youth in Leadership Award – Innovative Youth Corn Challenge
- Awarded by the NEA4-HYDP, 2021
- Recognized for the depth of youth involvement in decision-making and the partnership with adults in the program.
- Distinguished Service Award
- Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, November 18, 2021
- National Award for 4-H professionals with over seven years of service in the field.
- Search for Excellence in 4-H Programming National Finalist
- Awarded by the NACAA, July 8, 2021
- National Finalist for outstanding 4-H youth development programming.
• Distinguished Service Award. Awarded by the NAE4-HYDP, November 18, 2021 for Extension. This is a(n) National award/honor. This award recognizes 4-H professionals who have served more than seven years in the profession.
• Search for Excellence in 4-H Programming National Finalist. Awarded by the NACAA, July 8, 2021for Extension. This is a(n) National award/honor. To recognize an NACAA member who has developed and carried out an outstanding extension youth development program(s) for 4-H and other youth.
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Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Personal development programsWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offCareer advancementQuote
You gain strength, courage, and confidence through every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face
Eleanor Roosevelt
Software
Google Suite
Learning Management Systems
Data Visualization Programs
Zoom, WebEx and Microsoft Teams
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
01.2005 - Current
Agricultural Education Instructor/FFA Advisor
FFA
05.2002 - 05.2003
- Elevating Your Performance Conversation (IANR) Part107, Remote Pilot License
- Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainings
- Nebraska LEAD Program Graduate
- Workplace Appreciation: Make it Stick (IANR)
- Communicating with Farmers Under Stress Certified Instructor
- Certified Real Colors Instructor
- Clarity, Focus, Action: Coaching Tools & Tactics Participant
Non-credit Specialization - Professional Skills for the Workplace – (Adaptability, Resiliency, Growth Mindset, Critical Thinking Skills for Professionals, Emotional & Social Intelligence)
University of California – Davis
MS - Leadership Education (Teaching & Extension Specialization), Minor in Animal Science
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
BA - Agriculture Education, Teaching Option
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
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