Claudia Lefeve

Claudia is excited to serve as the new 4-H Extension Agent for Clarke County. A second generation 4-Her from Texas, her projects included livestock, clothing & textiles, food & nutrition, camping, and shooting sports. During her ten year membership in 4-H, she held local, county, and district leadership positions, earning her the Texas 4-H Gold Star Award, the highest honor a Texas 4-H member can achieve. Claudia has spent more than a decade working in higher education and public service, working directly with youth, families, and community partners. 

Professional Experience:

Virginia Cooperative Extension, Prince William Unit, 4-H Youth Educator

Northern Virginia Community College, Adjunct Professor

Fairfax County Police Department, Court Advocacy Program Manager

National Rifle Association, Legislative Assistant

4-H Leadership:

Virginia State 4-H Cabinet Advisor - Present

Texas 4-H Gold Star Award - 1992

4-H Member, District 12, 1985-1995

Associations:

Virginia Extension Service Association

Virginia Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Education:

Boston University, Criminal Justice, M.A. 2008

Marymount University, Forensic Psychology, M.A. 2005

University of Texas at Brownsville, Government, B.A. 1999

Texas A&M University, Agricultural Development, 1995-1997