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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 | 
Hermance Speaker - Jolene Erlacher
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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 |