Get to Know Our Leadership Team

Michigan State University Extension Administration

Behind every one of our programs, educators, and partnerships is a dedicated, core administrative team that guides MSU Extension’s strategy, operations, and statewide coordination. This group provides leadership to ensure our work stays aligned with MSU’s mission and responsive to Michigan’s communities. 

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Quentin Tyler

Director
MSU Extension

Deanna East

Associate Director
MSU Extension

Matt Shane

Associate Director
MSU Extension

 

Quentin Tyler Bio

 Deanna East Bio

 Matt Shane Bio

MSU Extension Director’s Office: 446 W. Circle Drive, Room 409 Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-3704
Phone: 517-355-2308 

Institute Leadership

MSU Extension is built to meet people where they are — geographically, culturally, and across the full spectrum of Michigan’s needs. To do that well, we organize our statewide work into four program areas called institutes. These institutes reflect the major ways we support Michigan families, businesses, communities, and youth every day: 

 

Agriculture & Agribusiness

Administrative Support

Agriculture & Agribusiness
Becky Heim: email: meadrebe@msu.edu Phone: 517-432-7641

Children & Youth

Administrative Support

Children & Youth
Nick Adkins: email: adkinsn1@msu.edu Phone: 517-432-7619

Community, Food & Environment

Administrative Support

Community, Food & Environment
Alyx Blauwkamp: email: blauwka8@msu.edu Phone: 517-355-4631

Health & Nutrition

Administrative Support

Health & Nutrition
Anne Walacavage: email: walacav3@msu.edu Phone: 517-884-0043