Jorge Horacio A.

Jorge Horacio A. is an accomplished academic and leader in the field of extension and community engagement, currently serving as Associate Vice President and Dean of the Division for Land-Grant Engagement at West Virginia University since June 2020. In addition, Jorge holds the position of Ex-Officio Member of the State Conservation Committee at the West Virginia Conservation Agency. Jorge's extensive background includes roles such as Associate Dean of Extension, Global Engagement & Continuing Education at Oklahoma State University and Associate Dean for Outreach and Extension at the University of Georgia. Jorge has played a significant role in various associations, including the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, where responsibilities included serving on the Executive Board and coordinating legislative advocacy. Jorge's educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Housing and a Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning from Virginia Tech, alongside experiencia in housing development and teaching in architecture.