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Surrounded by the scenic beauty of Asheville’s Blue Ridge Mountains, the 2023 ACE Conference was a vibrant mix of tradition and innovation, celebrating ACE’s legacy while embracing fresh perspectives. ACE members enjoyed a robust program featuring engaging speakers, insightful research sessions, award ceremonies, and over 25 professional development workshops. New connections were formed through activities such as a 5K fun run, photo scavenger hunt, and service project benefitting a local literacy organization. Guest speakers Sheril Kirshenbaum and Jolene Erlacher provided insight on building trust in science and communicating across generations. Several ACE members were recognized for their achievements, including Rising Stars, Learning Community Award of Excellence winners, and ACE Fellow Ruth Hohl Borger. The 2023 ACE Conference truly embodied its theme “The View Looks Great!” showcasing the organization’s strong sense of community and ongoing commitment to excellence.
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 Keynote Speaker - Sheril Kirshenbaum Sheril Kirshenbaum is a scientist and author working to enhance public understanding of science and improve communication between scientists, policymakers, and the public. She hosts Serving Up Science on PBS and the discussion series “Our Table” at Michigan State University. Her books include Unscientific America with Chris Mooney and The Science of Kissing. Sheril has been a Presidential Leadership Scholar, a Marshall Memorial Fellow, a legislative NOAA fellow in the U.S. Senate with Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) and a Next Generation Fellow. She has hosted blogs with Scientific American, Wired and Discover magazines and podcasts on NPR. Her current research focuses on how we make decisions about science and policy. | 
Hermance Speaker - Jolene Erlacher
Jolene has a doctorate in education and leadership and has done extensive research on generational trends. She has worked in education and non-profit contexts for two decades. Jolene is a certified IPSAT coach and church consultant. In addition to writing several books, Jolene provides regular training for churches, businesses, and schools on how to engage and teach the next generation (www.leadingtomorrow.org). Jolene and her husband have twin 9-year-old daughters and live in central North Carolina. Sponsored by USDA NIFA |
Chairs Sydney Honeycutt UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education Tara Slusher University of Tennessee, Insititute of Agriculture | Committee Anissa Mattox UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education Dee Shore NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Kati Lawson UF/IFAS Plant City Kelsey Armstrong Elon University Kionna Coleman NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lori Greiner Virginia Cooperative Extension Phillip Stokes UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education Sandra Anderson UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education Sherry Hoyer Iowa State University Shelli Rampold University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture
| Ex-officio & Liaisons ChaNaè Bradley ACE Vice President Jason D. Ellis ACE Treasurer Lori Tyler Gula ACE Professional Development Director Ricky Telg ACE President Ruth Hohl Borger ACE Development Director Tobie Blanchard President-Elect |