Vernon Parent

Vernon Parent is an Extension Professor at Utah State University, affiliated with the Youth Programs Department. His work focuses on youth development, leadership training, and civic engagement through community partnerships.

Research interests include:

• Strengthening family and community ties via youth programs.
• Collaboration between 4-H and FFA (Future Farmers of America) in educational outreach.
• Leadership development frameworks for youth.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to 4-H program innovation and inter-organizational partnerships in agricultural education. His career spans roles in youth science, civil rights planning, and refugee employment pathways from 2007 to 2025.