4-H Names New Leader

Laurie Platte Breza assumes role of Newaygo 4-H Program Coordinator

Michigan State University Extension is pleased to announce that Laurie Platte Breza has recently assumed the role of 4-H Program Coordinator in Newaygo County. Laurie previously held the same position in Lake County. Laurie will provide leadership and oversight for growth and management of the Newaygo County 4-H programs, volunteers, and youth participants.

Laurie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Michigan University. She has been actively involved in the Newaygo County 4-H Program serving as an organizational leader and as a 4-H Council Committee member. She also served as the Youth Inanimate Superintendent for the Newaygo County Agricultural Fair. Laurie brings over 4 years of experience in Lake County as the 4-H Program Coordinator where she has had success in program development, volunteer recruitment, community engagement, event planning and grant writing. Laurie’s office will be in Fremont, Michigan in Newaygo County. 

“I’m excited to be given the opportunity to support existing 4-H programs and partnerships as well as to seek innovative learning opportunities for young people to develop new skills and play positive roles in their communities,” Platte Breza shared. “I grew up in 4-H and participated in a community club 4-H that offered everything from sewing to gardening to raising animals. I understand the true value of the 4-H program and appreciate the opportunities it gave me as a youth.”

MSU Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities, and businesses. For more than 100 years, MSU Extension has helped grow Michigan’s economy by equipping Michigan residents with the information that they need to do their jobs better, raise healthy and safe families, build their communities, and empower their children to dream of a successful future.
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To learn more about Newaygo County 4-H or any of the MSU Extension programs, contact Laurie Platte Breza, 4-H program coordinator, at [email protected] or visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/newaygo/4-h/. 


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