Bridgitte Groome

Bridgitte Groome was born and raised in Louisa County. She was involved in 4-H from the age of nine. She was a teen counselor, an adult volunteer, and later an extension intern. She attended Longwood University and graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in History with a Concentration in Secondary Education. Before coming to Hanover, she was the Program Assistant/Educator in Louisa County. Her favorite program areas are STEM and Healthy Living and she is excited to get more involved in the 4-H Animal Science programs. She is excited to start serving the youth of Hanover County.

Education

• Longwood University, Farmville, VA
• Bachelor of Arts; History with a Concentration in Secondary Education

Experience

• Virginia Cooperative Extension Intern, Louisa, VA
• 4-H Program Assistant, Louisa, VA

Professional Organizations

• Virginia Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (2019-Present)
• National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (2019-Present)

Awards

• VCE Northwest District Program Support Award, 2022
• Achievement in Service Award- National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals, 2023