Sarah Chvilicek
University of Nevada, Reno Extension has appointed Sarah Chvilicek as the state associate 4-H program leader for the 4-H Youth Development Program.
With decades of experience in youth development, Chvilicek brings leadership and mentoring skills to help prepare Nevada’s 4-H members to become future civic leaders.
Chvilicek, previously Northern Nevada’s 4-H coordinator, will focus on expanding membership statewide to ensure Nevada youth can benefit from the youth group’s transformative experiences.
She will also prioritize growing after-school programs that complement classroom learning through hands-on opportunities, while increasing participation in clubs, projects and camping programs.
Chvilicek will work closely with state 4-H professionals to establish a unified, systematic approach to youth development programs.
Her immediate focus includes fostering partnerships, engaging volunteers, and developing innovative educational initiatives to help youth build leadership skills, explore STEM fields and cultivate community connections.
She will also collaborate with state officials to integrate the nationwide Beyond Ready Program into Nevada’s 4-H framework to equip youth with dynamic skills for an evolving workforce.
Chvilicek holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Nevada, Reno. Before joining Extension, she worked as a youth employment specialist for Montana’s Labor Department and later continued helping youth to secure jobs through Join Inc. She came on board as staff for the Nevada 4-H Program in 1989.
