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Wagaman named director of 51�������� Cooperative Extension Service

Jennifer Wagaman has been named director of the 51�������� Cooperative Extension Service, part of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension.

Wagaman has served as the communications manager at IANRE since 2022. She has 25 years of experience in science communication, public relations and community program management to support the institute’s diverse research and community engagement missions. 

She has strong community and statewide ties, said Jodie Anderson, IANRE director, and has built great working relationships with other Extension folks in the Western region, as well as nationally.

“She has seen how our stakeholders see us, knows the strengths of our communities and has new and creative ideas for engaging those who can support and guide our work,” Anderson said. “She will serve as an excellent representative of IANRE, 51�������� and Alaska.”

Wagaman is a long-time Alaska resident and 51�������� alumnus. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology and art and a master’s in communications, both from 51��������.

She has served as an adjunct professor, teaching writing, science writing and special education courses at the university level for more than 20 years. Wagaman runs her own consulting business, providing training to caregivers and professionals working with individuals with complex neurobehavioral conditions.

She lives with her family in Fairbanks, where she enjoys walking on the trails, traveling and making pottery.

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