Currituck Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Announcement

Olivia Patchel with baked bread

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County announces that Olivia Patchel, our Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, has vacated her role to pursue new opportunities. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Olivia for her dedication and contributions to the Currituck community.

During her tenure, Olivia was dedicated to improving the health and wellness of Currituck citizens through nutrition education, championing food safety and promoting physical activity. She provided leadership to the Extension and Community Association, the Seniors Health Insurance Information Program Volunteers, and began Currituck’s first Extension Master Foods Volunteer Program. We are grateful for all of Olivia’s contributions and wish her well in her future endeavors.

As we move forward, N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County remains steadfast in our commitment to providing excellent family and consumer sciences education. We will be seeking Olivia’s replacement soon. When available, the job posting will be located at go.ncsu.edu/extensionjobs .

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this transition period. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the high standards of service and support that define N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County. For further information or questions, please contact County Extension Director, Cameron Lowe at cameron_lowe@ncsu.edu or 252-232-2261.