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UW Extension welcomes new Youth Development Specialist

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The University of Wyoming Extension Office reports Mijal Altmann will serve as the new statewide youth development specialist. 

According to the Extension Office, in this role, Altmann will mentor 4-H youth development educators, advise the state 4-H Youth Leadership Team and lead the Extension Roots Internship Program. This new internship program provides career development opportunities for Wyoming youth by giving them firsthand experience working with Extension offices across the state. 

She will also build community partnerships, support traditional 4-H educational programs and events, and research the latest findings in positive youth development. 

Altmann earned her master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2024; her graduate research focused on youth empowerment and civic engagement. Most recently, she served as a graduate assistant at Stanford University, focusing on educational trends, youth development and social-emotional learning. Altmann also worked as the head instructor at an outdoor leadership camp for five years.

Originally from Maryland, Altmann said she looks forward to expanding her horizons in Wyoming and working with youth across the state. 

“I believe in the power of planting seeds early in kids to help them become competent, independent and confident members of their communities over time, and this is the perfect role to accomplish that,” Altmann said in a news release. 

Altmann started her new role with UW Extension on Monday, June 16. She can be reached at (307) 766-5125 or maltmann@uwyo.edu

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