4-H Ambassadors

Building healthy habits that support the whole body including your mind, body, and community, is key to lifelong well-being. Health and Wellness Ambassadors explore how overall dietary patterns, physical activity, mental and emotional health, and daily choices work together to support total health. Ambassadors learn and share practical skills related to balanced eating using a variety of foods, food access and security, smart consumer and budgeting decisions, and strategies that promote health equity and well-being for themselves, their families, and their communities.

The Health and Wellness Ambassadors are led by Christina Garner, Health and Wellness Specialist for Georgia 4-H Programs. Contact Christina at christina.garner@uga.edu. 

Ready to put curiosity into action?  Science and Engineering Ambassadors are youth leaders who explore how science, engineering, and innovation shape the world around them, and then they help others do the same!  From hands-on experiments and real-world problem solving to sharing discoveries with their communities, Science and Engineering Ambassadors build skills that go beyond the lab. Participants strengthen critical thinking, creativity, communication, and leadership while tackling challenges and real-world science content. If you love discovery, innovation, and making an impact, this is your chance to lead with science spark and excitement wherever you go!

The Science and Engineering Ambassadors are led by Kasey Bozeman, Extension 4-H Specialist for Georgia 4-H Science Programs. Contact Kasey at kaseyb@uga.edu.

What’s the buzz? One out of every three bites of food you eat exists because of animal pollinators. No pollinators…no food and snacks, yikes! But right now, pollinator populations are dropping fast due to habitat loss, chemical exposure, pests, disease, and a changing climate. Since humans rely on pollinators, it’s time to step up. Pollinator Ambassadors are youth leaders who learn the science, spread the word by teaching others, and take action to protect pollinators in their communities. From bees to butterflies, birds to bats, pollinators are cool, powerful, and essential.  Join the hive. Make an impact.  “Bee” the change pollinators are counting on.

The Pollinator Ambassadors are led by Kasey Bozeman, Extension 4-H Specialist for Georgia 4-H Science Programs. Contact Kasey at kaseyb@uga.edu.

Ready to answer the call of the wild? Wildlife is everywhere – from forests and fields to wetlands and backyards – and it plays a huge role in keeping ecosystems healthy. However, expanding development, habitat fragmentation, invasive species, and increased human-wildlife interactions are changing how animals survive and move across the landscape.  That’s where Wildlife Ambassadors come in. Youth leaders dive into conservation for game and non-game species, get hands-on with wildlife issues, and help others understand how to protect the places animals call home. People interact with wildlife in so many ways – from hiking to birding, hunting to fishing.  Wildlife Ambassadors also earn certification as Project WILD Educators, a nationally recognized environmental education program coordinated by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. If you’re ready to get your paws dirty, spread the word, and make a difference, this is your chance to go wild for a cause.  Be wild. Lead the way. Join the pack and make an impact.

The Wildlife Ambassadors are led by Kasey Bozeman, Extension 4-H Specialist for Georgia 4-H Science Programs. Contact Kasey at kaseyb@uga.edu.

Animal science is the branch of science dedicated to the biology, management, and production of domestic livestock (cattle, swine, sheep, horses, poultry) and companion animals. It applies biological, physical, and social sciences to improve animal health, welfare, breeding, nutrition, and efficient, humane production for human food and fiber.  The goal of the Georgia 4-H Animal Science Ambassador Program is to provide educational experiences for youth to explore their interest in animal science.  The program focuses on connecting youth with local animal production systems and industries, exploring the richness and diversity of animal production and husbandry, developing advocacy skills, and increasing their access to career and post-secondary opportunities.

The Livestock Ambassadors are led by Carole Knight and Kate Whiting, Extension 4-H Specialists for Georgia 4-H Animal Science Programs. Contact Carole at chl@uga.edu and Kate at whitingk@uga.edu. 

Think bats are spooky? Think again!  This new and exciting Ambassador track for 2026-2027 gives youth the opportunity to explore bat biology and habitats and tackle real conservation challenges.  Georgia 4-H Bat Ambassadors understand the importance of the night shift and learn how bats keep ecosystems healthy and balanced.  Supported by the Georgia Bat Working Group, Bat Ambassadors bust myths, drop fun bat facts, and help their communities see bats in a whole new light. Along the way, you’ll build confidence, communication skills, and serious science knowledge, all while standing up for one of Georgia’s most misunderstood mammals.  Don’t be afraid of the dark!

The Bat Ambassadors are coordinated by Kasey Bozeman, Extension 4-H Specialist for Georgia 4-H Science Programs. Contact Kasey at kaseyb@uga.edu.

Ready to grow the future? The Innovative Agriculture Ambassadors program puts youth at the cutting edge of modern farming and food systems. From high-tech farming techniques and sustainable agriculture to home gardening and soil health, Ambassadors dig into all aspects of agriculture that embrace research and technological advancements.  Participants explore innovations like precision agriculture, hydroponics, and climate-smart practices while building real-world skills and sharing what they learn with their communities.  This new and exciting Ambassador track for 2026-27 focuses on growing solutions for a healthier, more sustainable future.  Can you dig it?

The Innovative Agriculture Ambassadors are coordinated by Kasey Bozeman, Extension 4-H Specialist for Georgia 4-H Science Programs. Contact Kasey at kaseyb@uga.edu.