Becky Rea joins ISU Extension as Youth Outreach Coordinator

Becky Rea has joined ISU Extension and Outreach as the K-12 Youth Outreach Coordinator for Allamakee County. Rea will focus on new delivery approaches including school-based and summer youth development programming.
Rea joins Morgan Heim in fulfilling outreach to Allamakee youth. Heim is responsible for coordination and support of the 4-H community clubs in the county.
Rea grew up in Independence and is a Buchanan County 4-H alumna. In addition to club activities and showing dairy cattle, she was active on the County and State 4-H Councils. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy Science from Iowa State University. She currently lives on a beef farm near Lansing with her husband, Matt, and daughter, Brinnly.
“I am excited to start as the new K-12 Program Coordinator for Allamakee County! Growing up in 4-H I know first-hand the opportunities the program has to offer and I am ready to explore these possibilities with today’s youth,” said Rea.
ISU Extension has an office in every county in Iowa to meet local needs, improve quality of life, and help make northeast Iowa a better place to live. Information about Allamakee County Extension programs and resources can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/allamakee.