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About Jennifer Nickell

Jennifer Nickell spent 11 years of her career in the political realm working for Texas State Senators Teel Bivins and Kel Seliger, Representative David Swinford, as well as U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry. Jennifer is an active community servant, volunteering in many capacities, including serving on the board of Refugee Advisory Council, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Council, and chairman of the board for Square Mile Community Development. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports & Exercise Science and Master of Art Degree in Communication from West Texas A&M University.

Positions

October 2017 - Present Family and Community Health (FCH) - Extension Agent, Prairie View A&M University ‐ College of Agriculture & Human Sciences
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October 2016 - March 2017 Senior Outreach Worker, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center ‐ Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Amarillo, TX
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May 2013 - September 2015 Regional Director, Baylor University ‐ Baylor University-Texas Hunger Initiative
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Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2022 - 2022 Funding for Emerging Health Trends Summit
Amarillo National Bank Foundation
$5,000
2022 - 2022 Funding for Emerging Health Trends Summit
Mr. Stanley Schaeffer
$5,000
2022 - 2022 Funding for adult and youth programs in the areas of Health and Wellness, Nutrition Education and Food Safety, Parenting, Limited English Proficiency, and Financial Literacy
The Kimble Foundation
$10,000
2022 - 2022 Funding for adult and youth programs in the areas of Health and Wellness, Nutrition Education and Food Safety, Parenting, Limited English Proficiency, and Financial Literacy
Josephine Anderson Charitable Trust
$5,000
2022 - 2022 Funding for adult and youth programs in the areas of Health and Wellness, Nutrition Education and Food Safety, Parenting, Limited English Proficiency, and Financial Literacy
Dr. Kent Roberts and Ilene Roberts Trust
$10,000
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2016 - Present Co-Chair, Square Mile Community Development Board
2013 - Present Member, Refugee Advisory Council
2005 - Present Member, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Council
Professional member, Certified Community Health Worker
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Honors and Awards

  • 2018 – National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences-Food Safety 1st place Award- Team
  • 2018 - National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences-Food Safety 1st place Southern Region Award- Team
  • 2018 – NAE4-HA-Diveristy and Inclusion Expanding the 4-H Audience Award 1st place Regional award
  • 2018 - TAE4-HA-Diveristy and Inclusion Expanding the 4-H Audience Award 1st place State award
  • 2020 – Heal The City- Compassion Award
  • 2022 - NEAFCS 1st Place National Winner in Excellence in Teamwork, for Coming Together for Racial Understanding
  • 2022 – Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Superior Service Award on the Coming Together for Racial Understanding Diversity Team

Education

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2017 Certified, Food Handler Safety Instructor, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
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2016 Certified, Matter of Balance Instructor, Amarillo Agency on Aging
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2000 M.A., Communication, West Texas A&M University
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1996 B.Sc., Sports and Exercise Science, West Texas A&M University
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Contact Information

FCH Agent
Prairie View A&M University
Cooperative Extension Program
3301 SE 10th Ave, Bldg. 1
Amarillo, TX  79104
C: 806-640-3179
jrnickell@pvamu.edu

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