S. Janine Parker Woods

S. Janine Parker Woods, PhD, serves as the Associate Extension Administrator at Virginia State University since October 2020, focusing on community scholarship, engagement, and experiential learning in food and agriculture systems, health and nutrition, and community well-being. Prior roles include Associate Administrator for Cooperative Extension at Virginia State University and Interim Program Leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. With extensive experience in agricultural education, research, and leadership, S. Janine Parker Woods has held various positions including State Agribusiness and Marketing Specialist, Director of NC AgrAbility, and Research Specialist in both the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Department of Information Technology. Educational credentials include a PhD in International Extension - Agriculture from the University of Florida and a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from NC Agricultural and Technical State University.