The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes former Washakie County administrative assistant Erica Reasoner as the new 4-H youth development educator for Crook County.

Reasoner began working as an administrative assistant in the Washakie County extension office in 2022. During her time in this position, she took on several volunteer leadership roles within Washakie County 4-H.

As a volunteer, Reasoner led 4-H activities in multiple project areas, including photography, shooting sports, and fishing. She served as the Washakie County 4-H council treasurer and co-leader in the South Flat Juniors 4-H Club. Reasoner also created a junior Master Gardener program for local youth in cooperation with the Worland Community Garden.

“I was not involved in 4-H in my youth but after seeing the impact it has on the lives of youth, I wish I had been able to,” says Reasoner. “After jumping feet first into becoming a 4-H leader and working with youth, I fell in love with community it creates.”

Reasoner believes her experiences in Washakie County will help her inspire youth, coordinate events, and connect to new people. She is excited to explore Crook County and learn from new colleagues.

Reasoner earned her bachelor’s degree in general studies from UW in 2023. She has previously worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a biological science technician, where she assisted with invasive weed control.

Reasoner began her new role in the Crook County office today, Tuesday, Oct. 15. For more information on 4-H programming in Crook County, contact Reasoner at ereasone@uwyo.edu or (307) 283-1192.