Jackie Davis-Manigaulte is a Senior Extension Associate and Program Leader for Family and Youth Development with Cornell University Cooperative Extension in New York City. She has extensive experience in the leadership, development and implementation of educational programs for youth and adult audiences. She has worked closely with colleagues and community leaders throughout New York City and State to create programs for youth and adults on topics related to nutrition, environmental stewardship, clothing maintenance and recycling, child and youth development, parenting, gardening, hydroponics, youth entrepreneurship and community service. Under her leadership, the 4-H Youth Development Club Program was launched in New York City. Jackie has a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University and Masters of Arts degree in Home Economics from the School of Education at New York University. She is completed a doctoral program at Columbia University/ Teachers College in Adult Education in October, 2008and is pursuing her interests related to human development, leadership and organizational learning.