Jody has been employed with the State of Maryland since 1984. She transferred to the University of Maryland Extension in 1998. She has an A.A. Degree in Secretarial Science and in 2003, received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Technology from Bowie State University (Western Maryland Program). As a Program Management Specialist with UME in Allegany County, she supports the AGNR, FCS, 4-H Educators, and the Area Extension Director. In 2005, Jody received the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Off-Campus Staff Excellence Award in recognition of her dedication and commitment to UME of Allegany County.