Jane Henderson
Unit Coordinator & Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
Senior Extension Agent
Jane is the Family and Consumer Sciences Senior Extension agent for Amelia County. She received both her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and Business and Master of Education in Home Economics Education from Virginia State University. She has led efforts that facilitated the formation of the Amelia Chamber of Commerce, and the first organized Farmers Market in Amelia County. Jane has served on several Community Boards and Extension committees that address poverty, adult literacy, chronic disease prevention and leadership training.
Work Experience:
- Senior Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020
- Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, 2011-2020
- Associate Family and Consumer Sciences, 2008-2011
- Middle and High School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, 1994-2007
Professional Associations:
- International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE)
- Virginia Extension Service Association (VESA)
- Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Sigma Gamma Chapter
- Virginia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (VEAFCS)
- Virginia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (VAFCS)
- National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS
- American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
Honors and Awards
- Distinguished Service Award, NEAFCS 2019
- VEAFCS Environmental Education State Award 2016
- VAFCS Professional of the Year 2016
- Margaret Trent Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Travel Award, 2014
- Continuing Excellence Award, NEAFCS 2011