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Shelly N. Barnes

Extension Specialist, Assistant Program | Family and Consumer Sciences

Specialization: Skill Up Tennessee, UT Extension's SNAP Employment and Training program

Overview

Shelly is the Assistant Project Director for Skill Up Tennessee, UT Extension's SNAP Employment and Training program focused on helping Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants gain the knowledge and skills needed for employment. Prior to this role, she worked as a county based Extension agent in family and consumer sciences serving in Wilson County. 

Outreach Focus

Development, coordination and implementation of Skill Up Tennessee. Partnerships with state departments, higher education providers, and community-based organizations. Provision of services to eligible SNAP participants.

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808 Lower Helton Road
Alexandria, TN 37012
Education and Training
  • Cert, Gerontology , Middle Tennessee State Univ, 2006
  • MS, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other, Middle Tennessee State Univ, 2006
  • BS, Child Development and Family Studies , Middle Tennessee State Univ, 2004
Responsible Area(s)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences

Shelly N. Barnes

Extension Specialist, Assistant Program | Family and Consumer Sciences
Picture of Shelly N. Barnes image
808 Lower Helton Road
Alexandria, TN 37012
Education and Training
  • Cert, Gerontology , Middle Tennessee State Univ, 2006
  • MS, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other, Middle Tennessee State Univ, 2006
  • BS, Child Development and Family Studies , Middle Tennessee State Univ, 2004
Responsible Area(s)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
Overview

Shelly is the Assistant Project Director for Skill Up Tennessee, UT Extension's SNAP Employment and Training program focused on helping Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants gain the knowledge and skills needed for employment. Prior to this role, she worked as a county based Extension agent in family and consumer sciences serving in Wilson County. 

Outreach Focus

Development, coordination and implementation of Skill Up Tennessee. Partnerships with state departments, higher education providers, and community-based organizations. Provision of services to eligible SNAP participants.