Celebrating Our EFNEP Staff!
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Collapse ▲Our EFNEP programs across the state typically focus on our participants within the local communities, improving their lives through healthy lifestyles changes. Today we want to take a moment to highlight some of our own staff members who are improving their own lives through higher education.
Patty Saltpaw
Join us in first congratulating Patty Saltpaw! Patty is the EFNEP Educator in Johnston County. She earned her Associate’s degree in Community Spanish Interpreter from Johnston Community College in May!
Patty is originally from Columbia and in her native country she started her professional career as a Technician in Human Resources Management and then later studied law. She practiced as a lawyer in the criminal, family, and administrative fields for government entities and was also appointed conciliator and justice of the peace by the Supreme Court Justice of Bogotá. During her last ten years in Colombia, Patty was linked to organizations that work with vulnerable and low-income communities before moving to the United States in 2013. Patty started her career with Extension in 2021 as the EFNEP Educator in Johnston County and maintained a work-life balance as she continued to pursue her education at Johnston Community College.
Patty’s programmatic supervisor for EFNEP, Lauren Morris, states, “I’m so incredibly proud of Patty. Since her very first day, she has continued to go above and beyond in her EFNEP position. Patty’s passion to help the community and experience is invaluable as she has created new partnerships and reached many EFNEP-eligible non-traditional audiences in the county. She has continued to develop positive relationships with community partners and participants and is making lasting impacts in their lives to improve their overall health. We are very fortunate to have Patty and I am thrilled to see her achieve her goals.” Way to go, Patty!
Next we would like to Congratulate Rebekah Benton on receiving a Master’s degree in Agricultural Education from NC A&TSU!
Rebekah started her career with Extension in 2002 as an EFNEP Program Assistant in Columbus County. Over the past 20 years, she has positively impacted the lives of thousands of youth in Columbus County. Rebekah has also mentored many new educators, served as the leader of the EFNEP Representative group, a board member of the EFNEP Endowment and various positions with the NCAEPAAT. Rebekah has received numerous awards including: New Extension EFNEP Program Assistant, Outstanding Performance, Minnie Miller Brown, Social Media, Susan McCaskill Morgan, etc. She also received an Associate’s degree from Southeastern Community College and BS degree in Public Health from UNC Wilmington.
Rebekhan Benton
Her previous programmatic supervisor for EFNEP, Stephanie Murray, states the following, “I’ve worked with Rebekah for numerous years watching her accomplish remarkable professional and personal successes. Her work ethic, determination, positive attitude and authenticity have opened doors to incredible opportunities. She is truly an inspiration. One of my favorite quotes that describes Rebekah perfectly is, she believed she could, so she did. I am so proud of you.”
Rebekah was also recently selected as the new 4-H Agent for Columbus County! Way to go, Rebekah!
