Janelle Stewart
Janelle Stewart is a Michigan State University Extension Educator overseeing the Lenawee County 4-H program. She also has statewide programming responsibilities in leadership and civic engagement. Janelle has a passion for community youth engagement work, specifically giving youth a voice in leadership positions on councils, boards, and committees. Janelle is committed to teaching youth how to gain and utilize skills to become today’s leaders.
Additionally, Janelle is a certified instructor by the National Council for Behavioral Health in both Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid. She is also a certified trainer for Screening Applicants for Effectiveness (SAFE) and Youth Quality Care of Animals (YQCA).
Program specialty areas include but not limited to:
- Community Youth Development
- Positive Youth Development
- Parliamentary Procedure/Officer Training
- Facilitation
- Leadership
- Youth-Adult Partnership
- Youth Voice
- Youth Empowerment
- Youth on Councils, Boards and Committees
- 4-H and Fairs Relationships
Related Work
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Recognizing the value of volunteers
Published on May 16, 2024
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Government and laws are not just for adults; youth have a voice in creating ideas for legislation
Published on February 16, 2024
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Twenty-one Michigan 4-H’ers enjoy the 100th National 4-H Congress
Published on February 23, 2022
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Keeping Kids Safe: Choosing Safe Adults: Friends & Family Caregivers
Published on September 21, 2021
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Keeping Kids Safe: Choosing Safe Adults: External Caregivers
Published on September 21, 2021
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MSU Extension prioritizes mental health and mindfulness for Michigan youth
Published on August 10, 2021
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Keeping kids safe by choosing the adults in your child’s life: External caregivers – Part 2
Published on August 10, 2021
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Keeping kids safe by choosing the adults in your child’s life: External caregivers - Part 1
Published on August 4, 2021
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Keeping kids safe by choosing the adults in your child’s life: Friends and family – Part 2
Published on July 28, 2021