Staff

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Robert Batt
A lifelong resident of Orleans County and 4-H alumni. Robert has a master’s in special education from Buffalo State. During his time at CCE Orleans, he has generated new community partnerships with other non-profit organizations, improved and infrastructure at the Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds...
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Peter Beach
Peter Beach is part of the Grounds and Maintenance team at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension. He takes pride in keeping the facilities and grounds welcoming and well cared for to support the programs and events held at CCE. Outside of work, Peter enjoys spending time with his family...
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Aeddon Cayea
Aeddon Cayea is the Community Programs Lead at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension. He received a bachelor’s degree in Comparative Mysticism from the Marlboro Institute at Emerson College. A 4-H alumnus, he has been involved with CCE programs as both a volunteer and employee across a wide...
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Alwyn Cayea
Alwyn Cayea is a Digital Literacy Program Educator at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension. He graduated as the salutatorian from Medina High School and brings both strong technical skills and deep community knowledge to his role. As a 4-H alumnus, Alwyn values the impact youth programs have...
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Kristina Gabalski
Kristina Gabalski is the 4-H Educator at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension. She graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and is dedicated to empowering youth through hands-on learning and leadership opportunities. Kristina works closely with 4-H members...
A smiling man wearing glasses, a beard, and a tan baseball cap stands in a freshly tilled farm field. He is holding a black plastic seedling tray while looking up toward the camera. Large metal farm equipment parts hang in the foreground, partially framing him. Behind him are neat rows of soil and a line of green trees under a bright sunny sky.
Joseph McCracken
Joe McCracken is part of the Grounds and Maintenance team at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension. He helps care for the facilities and grounds that support Extension programs, events, and community activities throughout the year. Joe has deep agricultural roots as a multigenerational farmer...
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Zayda Moyle
Zayda Moyle is the Accounts Rep. I at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension and also supports the Lake Ontario Fruit Team (LOFT). In her role, she assists with financial operations that support Extension programs, staff, growers, and community services. Raised in Orleans County, Zayda has...
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Katie Oakes
Katie Oakes is the Horticulture Educator at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from the University of Illinois and leads both the Master Gardener and Master Food Preserver programs. Katie is passionate about sharing her knowledge of plants...
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Abigail Smith
Abigail Smith is the Communications Coordinator and Digital Literacy Program Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County, and also serves as Communications Coordinator for the Lake Ontario Fruit Team (LOFT). In these roles, she supports organizational outreach, public communications...
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Brenda Zuch
Brenda Zuch is the Nutrition Educator at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension. She leads the popular Elderberries Cooking Class and brings a strong background as a professional baker to her role. Brenda is passionate about helping others learn practical skills for healthy living through food...