Centennial Staff Profiles

Name	Yvonne Rasmussen
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Title	Master Gardener Volunteer Program Coordinator
Location	UCCE Napa County
Time with ANR	17 years
Typical Day	I manage the Napa County UC Master Gardener program and the program's volunteers. I assist with volunteer training and help coordinate the Master Gardeners' public outreach programs for home gardeners in Napa County.
Most Memorable Moment	I love sharing the excitement of discovery, figuring out how to solve a gardening problem in the least toxic way using UC resources.
What I love Most About Working for ANR	Helping people find resources to help them become more successful in their garden. Helping make gardening fun rather than a chore.
My Story	I had a friend who previously held this position and she told me she thought I would enjoy the job. It was the first time I ever read a job description that seemed to really fit me and all my interests. I love working with UC, the volunteers, and the public. I appreciate being connected to the most current research-based information from UC and being able to pass it along.