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Discover Monmouth 4-H
Monmouth County 4-H is run through Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
Participating in a 4‑H Club is a fun way to make friends while learning about your community and chosen project area. As a 4‑H member or volunteer, you can be proud to know that you are involved in a program which focuses on ‘learning by doing.’
The four H’s of 4‑H stand for ‘head, heart, hands and health;’ a representation of the character-building core values of independence, belonging, mastery and generosity. Through caring, adult volunteers, supportive 4‑H staff, land-grant (Rutgers) university curriculum, and fun and informative events, we are able to encourage youth to ‘make the best better’ within themselves, their clubs, their communities, and beyond.
The 4‑H Youth Development program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world.
The Team
At Monmouth 4-H, there is a team of staff who are committed to the success of the program! Meet them below:
County 4-H Agent (awaiting new Agent to be named in Spring 2026)
The County 4-H Agent provides overall direction to the Monmouth County 4-H Youth Development Program. Believing that every young person deserves to be in 4-H, our Agent works closely with 4-H staff, 4-H volunteers/leaders, and 4-H members to develop a county program that is welcoming and inclusive to all Monmouth County youth.
Kylene Stewart
4-H Program Associate
As a County 4-H Program Associate, Kylene focuses on animal science project areas and teen leadership. She works directly with 4-H youth, volunteers, and leaders and provides support to the Monmouth County 4-H community. Kylene’s lifelong enthusiasm for 4-H comes from the organization’s inclusive atmosphere and hands-on approach to learning. Her goal is to continue developing engaging programs that offer opportunity and belonging to all.
Christine Raza
4-H Secretary
A dedicated member of the 4-H community since 2015, Christine has experienced the program from every angle—first as a parent, then as a volunteer, and now as secretary. Having seen firsthand how 4-H transforms lives, she is deeply committed to the mission of youth development. Christine takes great pride in supporting the leaders, parents, and youth who make this organization thrive, ensuring every member has the resources and encouragement they need to succeed.