Illinois Extension, serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties, is proud to announce that Jessica Simpson was awarded the Meritorious Support Service Award by the Illinois Alpha Nu Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, a professional organization for Extension employees.
Simpson started her career with Extension in 2012 and serves as the Office Support Associate for the Wayne County Extension office. Simpson was nominated for her willingness to go the extra mile, assisting with additional fiscal, civil rights, and marketing duties while expanding her skillsets to support specific projects. She’s instrumental in helping the unit and local programs understand how to support Wayne County best. Her commitment to supporting her coworkers, Extension, and community stands out.
Extension County Director Tara Buerster noted, “She truly cares about the work she does and the people we serve and works hard every day to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.”
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state’s land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Learn more at extension.illinois.edu.
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