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Celina Wille serves as an Associate Professor and Spanish Language Extension Specialist at Utah State University's College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences within the Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Department. With 29 years of experience across Land Grant Institutions including Texas A&M and Michigan State, she has held diverse roles in management, teaching, and outreach. Currently, she acts as a technical consultant for a USAID-funded food and nutrition project in Guatemala while leading Extension initiatives at USU.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Agricultural and Extension Education (International Development), Michigan State University, 1992
- MS in Agricultural and Extension Education (International Development), Michigan State University, 1988
- BS in Agronomy (Agribusiness Management), Universidad Valle Del Bravo, 1984
- BA in Early Childhood Education, Centro de Estudios Universitarios, 1984
- Additional studies in Agricultural Economics (Animal Science), Brigham Young University
Wille's research centers on culturally responsive Extension programming for Latino communities, nutrition education for refugees, and program evaluation methodologies. She develops tailored curricula to address barriers faced by underrepresented agricultural audiences and investigates effective strategies for community engagement in diverse settings. Her work integrates principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across agricultural and nutrition education contexts.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on refugee nutrition interventions, culturally adapted Extension materials, and farmers market inclusivity initiatives. Her scholarly output bridges agricultural science, public health, and social justice through practical applications in both domestic and international settings.
Celina Wille has not been documented with major scientific awards in the provided text.
Professional engagements include management of USAID projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and Guatemala, leadership of the Utah Farmers Market Network's DEI Community of Practice, and direction of SNAP-Ed programs. She has secured funding for initiatives targeting Latino youth leadership development and culturally sensitive nutrition education.
Wille collaborates extensively with Extension networks including the Michigan Nutrition Network and Utah State University Extension teams. Her outreach encompasses the Latino Youth Leadership Development program (2018-2022) and capacity-building initiatives for Latino communities through the Emerging Issues in Latino Communities project.
