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Florida Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Florida Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Putting Knowledge to Work for Floridians

The purpose of this organization is to assist the professional development of University of Florida/IFAS, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agents in the following subject areas:

  • Parenting and Family Life
  • Nutrition and Food Safety
  • Housing and Home Environment
  • Financial Management
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Leadership Development
  • Youth Development

We're part of a national organization

FEAFCS is an affiliate of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS).  NEAFCS educates its professionals to empower individuals and families to make informed decisions.


Awards

PLEASE NOTE: All award applications (state and national) are due February 17, 2026.

2026 National Awards

The NEAFCS awards portal is now open for 2026!

Submitting Applications 2026
2026 NEAFCS Awards Manual
2026 NEAFCS Awards At-A-Glance
NEAFCS Awards Application Instructions

2026 State Only Awards
2026 FEAFCS Outstanding Paraprofessional Award
2026 FEAFCS Outstanding Specialist Award
2026 FEAFCS Friend of Extension Award
2026 FEAFCS 4-H Youth Development Award
2026 FEAFCS Program of Excellence Award

Previous Award Recipients
List of Past FEAFCS Distinguished Service Award Winners

Other Available Awards
Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)
National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)

 


Board & Officers

2025 - 2026

List of Past FEAFCS Presidents

Listed in order of rank.

FEAFCS Board Position

Name

Officers

President

Andrea Nikolai

President-Elect

Halie Corbitt

VP Public Affairs

Samara Purvis

VP Member Resources

Jenny Rodriguez

VP Awards & Recognition

Amy Mullins

VP Professional Development

Beth Shephard

Secretary

Hillary MacMichael

Treasurer

Cyndi Longley

Parliamentarian

Ella Dinkins

Immediate Past President

Melanie Taylor

  

District Directors

Northwest

Melanie Southerland

Northeast

Stephanie McMinds

Central

Lisa Hamilton

Southwest

Pam Bradford

Southeast

Brenda Marty-Jimenez

UF Campus

Dr. LaToya O'Neal

FAMU Campus

Dr. Dreamal Worthen

 

Advisor

Dr. Shannon Horrillo

 

Committees

Bylaws & Handbook

Halie Corbitt, Chair

Finance

Cyndi Longley, Chair

Public Affairs

Samara Purvis, Chair

Member Resources

Jenny Rodriguez, Chair

Awards & Recognition

Amy Mullins, Chair

Professional Development

Beth Shephard, Chair

Nominating

Melanie Taylor, Chair

Audit

TBD, Chair

 


Bylaws & Handbook

These documents can be found on the FEAFCS Teams page.


Forms

2022 NEAFCS Dues Form
FEAFCS W-9 Form
NEAFCS Life Member Form
Expense Voucher
FEAFCS Agents Quarterly Report Form
FEAFCS District Directors Report Form

These documents can be found on the FEAFCS Teams page.


Meeting Minutes and Reports

These documents can be found on the FEAFCS Teams page.

Board & Membership Meeting Minutes

  • 2019 Winter Board Meeting Minutes
  • 2016 Winter Board Meeting Minutes
  • 2015 Membership Meeting Minutes
  • 2015 Spring Board Meeting Minutes

Budget Reports

  • 2019 FEAFCS Budget

Committee Reports

  • Bylaws & Handbook
  • Finance
  • Public Affairs
  • Member Resources
  • Awards & Recognition
  • Professional Development
  • Nominating

Membership Renewal

You can now renew your annual NEAFCS/FEAFCS membership online with PayPal. Just click the "Buy Now" button below your preferred renewal option and follow the simple instructions. ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY!

The 2024 dues form will be available soon!

FORMS WILL BE UPLOADED TO THE FEAFCS TEAMS PAGE.
Please follow the instructions on the dues form. If you are paying via PayPal, you will still need to complete the renewal form and any other required information and upload it all to Teams.

Active Renewing NEAFCS/FEAFCS Member - $187.02

FEAFCS (state) ONLY - $73.04

 

First-Time Florida Member - $114.49

 

Lifetime Member - $342.44

 

Transfer National Membership - $73.04


Professional Development

Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF)
TBD 2026

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
October 20-23, 2025 (Grand Rapids, MI)
September 28-October 1, 2026 (Knoxville, TN)
September 13-16, 2027 (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
September 26-28, 2025 (Louisville, KY) - Leadership Summit
June 18-21, 2026 (Louisville, KY) - Annual Session

Joint Council of Extension Professionals Extension Leadership Conference (JCEP ELC)
February 4-5, 2026 (Savannah, GA)

Public Issues Leadership Development Conference (PILD)
April 20-21, 2026 (Bethesda, MD)

National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)
June 15-18, 2026 (Wichita, KS)

Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)
October 6-9, 2025 (Fort Worth, TX)
October 12-15, 2026 (Springfield, IL)

National Extension Technology Community (NETC)
TBD 2026

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB)
TBD 2026

Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE)
TBD 2026

Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE)
April 13-16, 2026 (San Jose, Costa Rica)

International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE) World Congress
TBD 2028 (Wellington, New Zealand)

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