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Linda M. Seals

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Linda M. Seals

Orcid ID0000-0002-4370-4548

Specialized Agent

state specialized Extension agent IV, community resource development, UF/IFAS Extension, Bell Isle, FL

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thumbnail for publication: Ripple Effects Mapping for Extension Program Evaluation

Ripple Effects Mapping for Extension Program Evaluation

Kelly Wilson, Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Linda M. Seals, David Outerbridge, John Diaz, andPaul Monaghan

This publication introduces Extension agents to Ripple Effects Mapping (REM), encourages them to continue exploring the methodology, and promotes collaboration with agents currently using it to learn more about ways to apply it to their own work. This guide explains the four key components of REM, describes the steps to conduct REM for Extension program evaluation, and demonstrates a real-life example of the use of REM in an Extension program. Written by Kelly Wilson, Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Linda Seals, David Outerbridge, John Diaz, and Paul Monaghan, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, April 2025.

thumbnail for publication: The Fundamentals of Facilitation Practice

The Fundamentals of Facilitation Practice

Peyton N. Beattie andLinda M. Seals

This publication is the first part of an Ask IFAS series on facilitation. Subsequent articles focus on planning a facilitated meeting, implementing facilitation in a meeting, and applications of facilitation in Extension. Written by Peyton N. Beattie and Linda Seals, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, March 2026.

thumbnail for publication: A Guide for Using the Community Capitals Framework to Build Advisory Committees

A Guide for Using the Community Capitals Framework to Build Advisory Committees

Peyton N. Beattie andLinda M. Seals

UF/IFAS Extension agents are expected to have advisory committees to help advise, provide Extension program recommendations, and advocate for the mission of Extension when needed. This publication discusses the Community Capitals Framework as well as the stakeholder group representatives who could be invited to the committee based on various content or program areas. Written by Peyton N. Beattie and Linda Seals, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, April 2026.