University of Vermont We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young — Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics & USDA’s Chief Scientist — as a Keynote Speaker for the 2024 UVM RISE Summit on June 24 – 25.
Join us in-person or virtually as Dr. Jacobs-Young explores topics around this year’s Summit theme of “Partners in Place: Placemaking for Health, Prosperity, and Purpose in our Communities.”
Dr. Jacobs-Young's keynote address will elevate our placemaking exploration through her unparalleled leadership in advancing agricultural research, innovation, and scientific discoveries.
Registration is free and all are welcome to join! Check out the full two-day Summit agenda at uvm.edu/rise
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Keynote Speaker Overview: Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young
Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young serves as the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics (REE), and as USDA’s Chief Scientist. The REE mission area is comprised of more than 8,500 employees with a $4 billion budget across its five component organizations including the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Economic Research Service (ERS), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), and Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS). Together these organizations advance agricultural research, innovation, data, and Extension across a full range of agricultural issues including climate-smart agriculture, nutrition security, equity, and strengthening food supply chains.
As Chief Scientist, Dr. Jacobs-Young advises the Secretary of Agriculture and other senior officials on scientific matters and chairs the USDA Science Council, which convenes all parts of USDA’s scientific enterprise.
Dr. Jacobs-Young is a Georgia native who holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Wood and Paper Science and a B.S. degree in Pulp and Paper Science and Technology from North Carolina State University. She is a graduate of American University's Key Executive Leadership in Public Policy Implementation Program, and a proud fellow of both the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Academy of Public Administration.
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