Jodi Delozier recently accepted the position as NDSU Extension specialist and program director for Soil and Water Leadership Development. She started Oct. 24.

Delozier will provide leadership education across the state and work closely with the State Soil Conservation Committee to help carry out their mission.

“I look forward to working with all 54 Districts across the state,” said Delozier. “By working in collaboration with our program coordinators and leadership and civic engagement team, I would like to increase the availability and variety of professional, educational and technical training programs available to both district supervisors and staff.”

“Jodi brings more than 20 years of experience developing and presenting educational and natural resource programs to stakeholders, community leaders, researchers and adult and youth learners,” said Carrie Johnson, assistant director, Extension family and community wellness. “She has a history of managing natural resource projects and leading organizations and stakeholders.”

Delozier most recently served as the program coordinator for Conservation Leadership and Planning for Area II. She worked closely with soil conservation districts, supervisors conducting needs assessments, identifying issues and developing educational materials.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in international affairs, master’s degree in German literature and doctorate in natural resource sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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