The statewide office is thrilled to introduce the new UC Master Gardener Program statewide training coordinator, Lauren Snowden. Lauren will work out of the statewide office at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources building in Davis, Calif. She will be responsible for developing trainings, resources and materials to assist coordinators and volunteers for county-based programs. Volunteer Management Institute (VMI), drought train-the-trainer workshops, VMS help resources and the expert speaker database are just a few examples of the many projects Lauren will be managing during her new role.

 

Before joining the statewide staff for the UC Master Gardener Program, Lauren worked for Yuba County Health and Human Services where she was an Administrative Analyst for twelve years. During her time at Yuba County Health and Human Services Lauren worked alongside management to develop training programs for employees and coworkers. She has a passion for creating creative and engaging trainings and is excited to bring her experience to UC Master Gardeners.

 

“I am looking forward to the opportunity to take what Aubrey has already done and continue to build upon the great work with our coordinators, volunteers and statewide staff.” – Lauren Snowden, Statewide Training Coordinator – UC Master Gardener Program

 

Lauren has been a UC Master Gardener volunteer in Sutter-Yuba Counties since 2011.  As a UC Master Gardener volunteer Lauren co-manages her program's monthly county newsletter, and trains the public and fellow volunteers on her favorite gardening topics, including: vegetable gardening, planting for spring flowers, and patio gardening.

 

Lauren resides in Yuba City on two acres of a “work in progress” with her husband Phil, dog Gunner and beloved cat Rascal. She is a substitute yoga instructor at her local gym, and is training to run a half and full marathon in 2015.