Profile
Find your county’s own CCE office at cce.cornell.edu/local-offices
Year established: 1913
Number of employees: 30
Geographic service area: Ulster County
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Each county association is independently funded through a county appropriation, state and federal matching funds, grants and contracts, and program revenue and individual contributions.
I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study.” – Ezra Cornell, Founder of Cornell University
OUR MISSION
CCE puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research-based solutions together, helping NYS families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
Cornell Cooperative Extension works to keep New York State a vibrant place to live, work, and recreate through education and outreach in a wide variety of areas from food and nutrition to economic vitality to environmental and social resilience. We connect communities with Cornell University research and expertise to empower our neighbors, local businesses, towns, and cities. CCE educators work to support individuals and families with raising children, saving energy and money, growing and preparing food, starting and sustaining businesses, and protecting the environment.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Unrestricted contributions from members of our communities are the most needed as they enable CCE to rapidly innovate, iterate, and implement research-based programs and services to respond to the needs of our community.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteering with CCE is a great way to get involved in your community, receive research based educational support, utilize your talents and spread the education to everyone who lives, works, and recreates in Ulster County. Opportunities include Master Gardener Volunteers, 4-H, environmental outreach, the board of directors, and more.
LEADERSHIP
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County is an independent employer that is governed by an elected Board of Directors with general oversight from Cornell University.
CCE Ulster County’s board consists of elected community volunteers and representatives from Cornell University, the County Executive’s office, and the County Legislature. It includes people from throughout Ulster who bring their knowledge of community needs and concerns to the governance of this organization. The board sets policy, hires the Executive Director, prioritizes educational programs and works with Extension’s educational staff to ensure program effectiveness.
Executive Director:
Melanie Forstrom
2025 CCE-Ulster Board of Directors – Elected Members
Tara Talaber, President
Al Mainetti, Vice President
Ed Norman, Treasurer
Shanna Gonzalez, Secretary
Blake Arrowood
Lisa Berger
Tanya (Tammy) DeWitt
Frances Gonzalez
Alana Hueston
Alexandra Julson
Karli Kopp
Lyra Leigh-Nedbor
Julie Noble
Kim Wagner
2025 CCE-Ulster Board of Directors – Appointed Representatives
Dennis Doyle – UC Planning Department
Adam Hughes – CCE Administration
Megan Sperry – UC Legislature District 17
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