Jesus Solis-Leon

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Jesus Solis-Leon

4-H Communications Coordinator

Summary

Jesus´ former work focused on advocacy and capacity building efforts across historically underserved and underrepresented communities in the Southwest. Jesus has had the opportunity to work with indigenous communities of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and Tohono O’odham Nation. Jesus has also conducted environmental contamination research and educational outreach in predominately low-income Spanish speaking communities adjacent to toxic release sites. Now focused on youth education, Jesus will work with the 4-H team to develop communication, civic engagement, and leadership educational opportunities for youth across the Las Vegas Valley.

Education

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Arizona

Programs

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Clark County (Las Vegas) 4-H Youth Development

4-H programming in the general Clark County area.

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

Reports & Updates
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4-H 21st Century Community Learning Center Program at Valley High School, Evaluation Report 2023-2024
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension implemented the 4-H 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Program at Valley High School in Las Vegas for its third year in 2023-2024. The Center for Program Evaluation (CPE) at the University of Nevada, Reno was the external evaluator for the program.
Christiansen, E; Saunders, S; Garcia-Aguilera, C.; Karandikar, S; Luna, N; Quan-Lopez, H. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno