Suzanne Saggese is employed with The Ohio State University Extension in Toledo, Ohio. Currently serving a dual Program Specialist role with EFNEP and SNAP-Ed, Suzanne also has experience working as a paraprofessional with EFNEP and as a Program Coordinator within her county for SNAP-Ed. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Merchandising and Marketing from Eastern Michigan University, a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Secondary Social Science Education from Western Governors University, and a Masters of Science in Agriculture and Extension Education from The Ohio State University. Suzanne's interests include Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) work within local food systems, as well as training and development of paraprofessional educators.