M E E T TH E AU THO R S
Krystle J. Allen
Marlin Ford
Marlin Ford, PhD, is a native of Plain Dealing, Louisiana. Dr. Ford attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in arts and sciences. He later attended Southern University and A&M College, where he received a Master of Science in education (Administration and Supervision). Dr. Ford completed a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in public management, state and local government, human resource management, and health services administration from Grambling State University and continued his academic achievements by earning a master’s degree in urban forestry and a Ph.D. in urban forestry and natural resources. His work with urban and rural land management was instrumental in the development of a five-mile nature trail in the heart of Grambling. Dr. Ford also conducted research at the Southern University Agriculture Research & Extension Center as an assistant professor of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, where he focused on native plant species and the environmental impact of native grasses. Dr. Ford serves as the Urban Agricultural Specialist at Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center.
Krystle J. Allen, PhD, is an Extension Associate with the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center. In her role, she provides educational resources, programs, and assistance to the citizens of Louisiana, coordinates and supports Extension programs and activities, participates in program planning committees, and collaborates with outside agencies to build strong partnerships, write grants, etc. Working in Extension for a little over five years, Krystle finds joy in helping underserved communities. Krystle earned her master’s degrees in Public Administration (2011) and Leadership Development (2013) from Louisiana State University (LSU). She also holds a PhD in Agricultural and Extension Education and Evaluation from LSU. Outside of the office, Krystle is a wife and a mother of three (Xavier, 10, Jayden, 8, and Xyla, 1), co-ed softball champion, small business owner, Google researcher, Southern University alumna and proud supporter (Go Jags!), and an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Krystle is also a trained Innovation Facilitator with the Extension Founda tion’s Impact Collaborative program.
Krystle J. Allen, PhD Assistant Specialist Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center Southern University and A&M College krystle_washington@suagcenter.com
Marlin Ford, PhD Urban Agricultural Specialist/Assistant Professor Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center Southern University and A&M College marlin_ford@suagcenter.com
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