Tricia Braxton

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Tricia Braxton

Senior Coordinator, Extension Partnerships, Programs & People Engagement

Summary

Tricia has vast career experience providing youth-centered programming for youth and families in New York City and Las Vegas from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including adjudicated youth. She has managed several research and evidence-based programs for the University of Nevada, Reno Extension. Her current work focus involves leading Extension's efforts to improve service to underserved populations, bridging UNR Extension's programs that are instrumental in strengthening community partnerships, promoting stakeholder engagement, and supporting educational outcomes to diverse participants and communities. Tricia engages multiple Extension program areas and disciplines, (including children, youth, and family, 4-H, and civic engament) to enhance community access and program delivery to all.

Education

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, White Plains, N.Y.
Howard University, B.A. Political Science, Washington D.C.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, M.A. Urban Leadership Development, Las Vegas, N.V.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Doctor of Public Policy, Las Vegas, NV

Programs

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Research Center & Demonstration Orchard

Researching new varieties of fruit producing trees, vines and other plant materials in sustainable ways for the Mojave Desert climate.

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Youth Horticulture Education Program

Youth Horticulture Education Program is the premier program of horticulture projects that involve youth, families and educators.

Honors and Awards

  • 2022 College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources Award of Excellence Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • 2017 Dedicated Service Award Honoring Outstanding Performance
  • 2017 Southern Nevada Science Teachers Association Certificate of Appreciation
  • 2016 Las Vega Urban League Certificate of Appreciation

 

 

Accomplishments

Funding

Braxton Perry, T., (2022). United HealthCare Sponsored Gift. Developing Youth Interest in STEM-Related CAreers with Hydroponics. $10,000

Braxton Perry, T., (2020). Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Sponsored Gift. Developing Youth Interest in STEM-Related Careers with Hydroponics. $20,000

Payne, P., O'Callaghan, A., & Braxton Perry, T. (2020). Expanding Access to Youth Horticulture Education: A Life Skills Approach. Funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) $50,000

Lindsay, A. & Braxton Perry, T. (2015-16). All 4 Kids©: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Funded by USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $251,957

Posters & Presentations

Braxton Perry, T. (April 2023). Participatory Leadership to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a College Environment. National Extension and Research Administrative Officers Conference (NEROAC), Nashville, TN

Gordan-Mora, E., Gayles, P., Braxton Perry., T., McClinton, M. (June 2022). Let's Talk About Juneteenth. Dialogue, Equity, and Democracy Series. University of Nevada, Reno Office of Diversity and Inclusion video recording to observe Juneteenth 

Braxton Perry, T., Jacob, Y. (February 2022). Learn, Grow, Eat, & Go! Early Childhood Curriculum Pilot Project. Presentation at 2022 Junior Master Gardener Program National Leader Training Conference, College Station, TX (Author and presenter)

Braxton Perry, T. (February 2020). Youth Horticulture Education Program: Promoting Plant Science Education in Southern Nevada. Presentation at 2020 Junior Master Gardener  Program  National Leader Training Conference, College Station, TX 

Robinson, M.L., O’Callaghan, A., Anderson, J., Braxton Perry, T. (October 2019). Using Vertical Farming And Other Hydroponic Methods As Part Of An Educational Program For The Community. Poster presented at VertiFarm 2019 International Workshop on Vertical Farming, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Braxton Perry, T., Garay, L. (April 2017). 4-H S.T.E.A.M. Professional Development: Fostering Experiential Learning in the Classroom. Poster presented at the Southern Nevada Science Teachers Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV

Professional Affiliations

  • Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society
  • Howard University Alumni Association
  • University of Nevada Las Vegas Alumni Association

Service

  • College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources (CABNR) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee (2020-present)
    • Position: Chairperson
    • Facilitates collaboration of CABNR designated department faculty, staff, and students to develop and support objectives of the University of Nevada, Reno Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan
  • Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP)-DEI Action Team (2023-present)
    • Position: Member
    • Contributes to the creation of resources and metrics for ECOP DEI resource clearinghouse
  • Connecting Hands Offering Lifelong Learning Adventure (CHOLLA)
    • Position: Member
    • CHOLLA is a consortium of community agencies in Southern Nevada supporting the Clark County School District by providing experiential education to reinforce K-12 classrooms. 

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

Journals
Optimal Location of Renewable Energy Generators in Transmission and Distribution System of Deregulated Power Sector: A Review
This study reviews optimization strategies for placing and sizing renewable energy sources (RES) in power systems, focusing on deregulated markets, RES integration, and hybrid systems for balanced and unbalanced networks.
 Digambar Singh, Najat Elgeberi, Mohammad Aljaidi, Ramesh Kumar, Rabia Emhamed Al Mamlook, Manish Kumar Singla 2025, Energy Engineering
VRDeepSafety: A Scalable VR Simulation Platform with V2X Communication for Enhanced Accident Prediction in Autonomous Vehicles
VRDeepSafety is a VR-based simulation platform designed to improve autonomous vehicle (AV) safety by enabling smarter accident prediction and response. It integrates real-world-like vehicle communication (V2X) and multiple sensors to enhance AV decision-making with an 85% accuracy in predicting accidents.
 Mohammad BaniSalman, Mohammad Aljaidi, Najat Elgeberi, Ayoub Alsarhan, Rabia Emhamed Al Mamlook 2025, World Electric Vehicle Journal
Proceedings
Embedding Culturally Responsive and Racial Equity Strategies in Evaluation: Lessons and Experiences from Evaluation Specialists in the Cooperative Extension System
Culturally Responsive and Equitable Evaluation (CREE) centers on equity, justice, and community partnership throughout evaluation. This roundtable explores CREE as a reflective, relational process that uplifts diverse voices, builds trust, and informs inclusive, culturally grounded evaluation practices in Extension.
 Najat Elgeberi, Vikram Koundinya, LaJoy Spears 2025, Eighth International for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment Conference
Reports & Updates
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Evaluation of Clark County 4-H Overnight Camps 2023-2024 Program Year
This report presents the analysis of survey data collected from 147 youth participants to evaluate the impact of overnight camps across four key domains: Engagement, Belonging, Sparks, and Relationships.
 Elgeberi, N. & Luna, N. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Reports
Special Publications
Statewide Needs Assessment for Nevada's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed), Final Report (Phase 1)
SNAP-Ed is a federally funded grant program that supports evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions for persons eligible for SNAP benefits. This needs assessment describes the most pressing nutrition and physical activity needs of the SNAP-eligible population in Nevada.
 Elgeberi, N., Luckey, B., Helm, M. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-16