Michele LavertyDirector
Michele oversees all aspects of this $24 million project including design, fund development, marketing, and volunteer and staff management. Michele has been involved in the National Ag Science Center project, both as a staff person and volunteer for over 11 years. She is active in the public advocacy arena making regular trips to Washington DC for the project. She is also a member of the California Association of Museums Advocacy Committee.
Michele Laverty is a graduate of San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and a minor in chemistry. Since her arrival in Stanislaus County 16 years ago Michele has been active in many areas of the agricultural community as a member of Farm Bureau and California Women for Agriculture. She also served as editor of the weekly Stanislaus Farm News for two years.
An active community member, Michele is involved in many health and human service and education organizations in Stanislaus County. She is a member of Omega Nu and is a founding board member of the Stanislaus Union School District Foundation which is working to support arts and literacy education for the Stanislaus Union School District. Michele is also active in her church, a regular volunteer for her children’s school and a Cub Scout leader. She is also a graduate of the California Agricultural Leadership Program.
Michele and her husband, Philip, live in Modesto with their two sons, Kenneth and Matthew. Trisa ParkerAdministrative Coordinator 
Trisa is our Administrative Coordinator, working closely with the Director to develop this one of a kind Ag Science museum. She started out in August 2008 and has continued to be a loyal and rewarding employee. Most recently she helped with the launch of Ag In Motion, our newest project that will visit 7th graders all over the county. Trisa works on our website and databases ensuring that all records are accurate and the website is always updated.
Trisa and her husband, Ernest, live in Modesto with their son, Ezekiel.
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