TORRINGTON – The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Shelbie Hanlon as the new 4-H youth development educator for Goshen County. 

Hanlon graduated from UW with a degree in animal science in 2021. During her time at UW, she was a member of the livestock and meat judging teams. 

After graduating from UW, Hanlon volunteered as a livestock judging coach with Scotts Bluff County 4-H in Nebraska. She coordinated judging events and taught 4-H members how to analyze livestock traits and present their findings to judges. Hanlon comments that this experience helped her appreciate the work that 4-H leaders and volunteers do. 

Most recently, Hanlon served as an English teacher at Lingle Fort Laramie High School. She believes her experience with youth development, community outreach and designing educational programming will help her empower young 4-H’ers. 

“I’m incredibly excited about the opportunity to engage with youth in a meaningful way and help them develop skills that will serve them for a lifetime,” says Hanlon. “As a former member myself, I see this job as a way to give back to the program that helped shape who I am today.”

Hanlon currently works part time and can be found in the Goshen County office on Fridays. She will begin working full time starting Monday, June 2. For questions about Goshen County 4-H, reach out to Hanlon at shanlon1@uwyo.edu or (307) 532-2436.  

About the University of Wyoming Extension

The University of Wyoming Extension serves Wyoming communities by helping residents apply university research and resources to practical problems. Since 1914, UW Extension has provided educational programs and tools to the state’s 23 counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation. From 4-H programming and pesticide safety education to food preservation and nutrition courses, Extension upholds the university’s land-grant mission by offering learning opportunities for people of all ages. UW Extension staff help Wyoming residents boost agricultural production, care for lawns and gardens, cultivate future leaders, support individual and community well-being, and develop thriving businesses. To learn more, visit www.uwyo.edu/uwe or call (307) 766-5124.