Leslie Monhollen

Leslie Monhollen is rooted in agricultural education and communication and is dedicated to advancing this knowledge through agricultural literacy, leadership development, and public engagement. A graduate of the University of Kentucky’s Agricultural Education and Advocacy program, she has experience in teaching, curriculum development, agricultural communications, and outreach through former roles with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the National FFA Organization, and the University of Kentucky. Her interests include agricultural education, agriculture communications, science communication, rural communities, and creating meaningful learning experiences that connect people with agriculture.

Currently, Leslie is a M.S. Student and research assistant at Texas A&M University within the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications. Leslie is part of the Research and Extension Experiences For Undergraduates – Education Coordinated Network (REEU-ECN), supporting undergraduate development and leading the network’s video podcast (Podeo) series, which highlights students’ experiences within research and career paths in the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human (FANH) Sciences.