{"id":383482,"date":"2023-01-17T06:06:38","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T20:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=383482"},"modified":"2023-01-17T06:06:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T20:06:38","slug":"nmc-crees-presents-at-natl-ecop-4-h-leadership-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/nmc-crees-presents-at-natl-ecop-4-h-leadership-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"NMC-CREES presents at nat\u2019l ECOP 4-H leadership meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Northern Marianas College \u2013 Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services interim dean Patty Coleman, left, and NMC-CREES Family, Community, and Youth Development State program leader Tayna Belyeu-Camacho, right, recently convened with members of the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy\u2019s National 4-H Leadership Committee in Kona, Hawaii. In photo with Coleman and Belyeu-Camacho is Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council. (NMC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Northern Marianas College-Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services interim dean Patty Coleman and NMC-CREES Family, Community, and Youth Development State program leader Tayna Belyeu-Camacho recently convened with members of the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy\u2019s National 4-H Leadership Committee in Kona, Hawaii after an invitation to present on the 4-H Marianas program in the CNMI.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe meeting was a great opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about the various positive youth development programs being implemented across the jurisdictions, and more importantly, identifying tangible areas for collaboration and regional work,\u201d Coleman said.<\/p>\n

During their presentation, Coleman and Belyeu-Camacho lauded the youth-driven approach and the over 100 youth volunteers of the 4-H Marianas in enhancing the capacity of other youths and elevating the voices of their peers locally, regionally, and nationally. They also emphasized the importance of leveraging partnerships to enhance current efforts and empowering young people to play an active role in their community as it builds a strong sense of belonging and community connectedness.<\/p>\n

Liza Bouillion-Diaz, the 4-H assistant dean and director for the University of Illinois, said that it was a great privilege to learn more about the CNMI 4-H program.<\/p>\n

\u201cI could see clearly how the principles of youth voice and leadership are common across our programs\u2014connecting us as a global 4-H family,\u201d Bouillon-Diaz said. \u201cWorkforce readiness, climate change, happiness, and well-being are goals we share in Illinois as well, and I took home many ideas from the innovative program examples shared by dean Patty and Ms. Tayna. I hope that this is the launch of an ongoing partnership and exchange opportunity!\u201d<\/p>\n

Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, said that she was impressed with all the presentations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NMC programs stood out for their authentic youth-led approach, their alignment with research-based youth development principles, and their professional quality marketing and storytelling,\u201d Sirangelo said. \u201cMost importantly, the fun leaped off the screen in the enthusiastic voices of the young people sharing their excitement about their 4-H program. It was clear that hundreds of young people have found their spark and their safe place to belong and grow in the NMC 4-H program. I learned so much and look forward to strengthening the National 4-H Council\u2019s relationship with the NMC-CREES 4-H program into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about the 4-H Marianas program, visit crees.marianas.edu<\/a>. (NMC)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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