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Jillian McDonald

4-H Healthy Living Coordinator

Summary

As our Healthy Living Coordinator, Jillian will develop, plan, and facilitate the education of healthy living curricula to Clark County youth through the 4-H youth development program. This program includes educational opportunities focused on social emotional wellness, mental health, college and career readiness, substance use prevention, physical activity, and nutrition. 

Education

H.S. Spring Valley High School, 2016
B.S. Nevada State University, 2021

Programs

One adult and one youth sitting side by side by the pond at the 4-H Camp Alamo. Both individuals are wearing 4-H branded t-shirts.

4-H Healthy Living (Clark County)

The focus of Extension's 4-H Healthy Living Program is to enrich the community by educating youth on the importance of health, wellness, personal development and academic success.

A group of girls

Clark County (Las Vegas) 4-H Youth Development

4-H programming in the general Clark County area.

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Lay or Popular Publications
Why I talk about mental health with every 4-H’er I meet
In this first-person narrative, Jillian McDonald, a 4-H healthy living coordinator, shares how stress affects youth and why early mental health support is essential. The piece highlights age-appropriate 4-H programs that build emotional resilience through mindfulness, self-awareness and decision-making.
 McDonald, J. 2025, Nevada Today, University of Nevada, Reno