The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Peyton Loss as an extension educator on the Wind River Indian Reservation (WRIR). Loss will be leading both 4-H youth development and agriculture and natural resources educational programming.  She will also provide support for the Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP).

Loss earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from the University of Minnesota Crookston in 2022. She went on to achieve her master’s degree from the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources in 2025, where she studied agricultural and applied economics and water resources.

During her time at UW, Loss worked as a graduate assistant with the Wyoming Anticipating Climate Transitions (WyAct) grant. This project aims to predict how weather and climate changes may impact hydrology, ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities. In her position with WyACT, Loss helped create a symposium focusing on water resource management in the Big Horn Basin in collaboration with partners at WRIR, Central Wyoming College, and UW.

Loss has also held several positions where she worked with youth, including coaching a competitive swimming team.

As a UW Extension educator, Loss is committed to serving the Wind River community and sharing her knowledge about natural resource management. “I’m excited to connect folks with tools and current research that helps them make informed and positive changes on the landscapes and in their lives,” says Loss. “I also look forward to supporting existing programs on the Wind River Indian Reservation and expanding community access to 4-H programming and agricultural and natural resource education.”

Loss started her new role with UW Extension Friday, Aug. 29. She can be reached at ploss@uwyo.edu.