Troy Anderson

Dr. Troy Anthony Anderson is the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Calvert County, Maryland, and a faculty member in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. With a concentrated focus on financial wellness and consumer behavior, Dr. A's dedication to enhancing consumer education and financial psychology is evident in his recent publications featured in the Journal of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences and by the University of Maryland Extension. A steadfast advocate for teaching excellence, Dr. A is particularly committed to the field of Family & Consumer Sciences. His dedication and innovative contributions were recognized in 2025 when he was honored with the Extension Housing Outreach Award as the 1st Place National Winner, thanks to his pioneering work in housing reparation policies. Before assuming his current role, Dr. A enriched various educational institutions with his expertise, benefiting both his students and the broader community. His professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in NEAFCS, where he serves on the Board as the National Vice President for Member Resources, as well as AAFCS and IFHE. His diligent work in strategic planning and program development aims to boost community benefits for families and youths, underscoring his steadfast commitment to making the best better.

CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS

• 2025 National Extension Ambassador
• 2024 Maryland Outstanding Extension FCS Educator of the Year
• 2024-2026 Elected National Vice President of Member Resources for NEAFCS
• 2023-2025 NEAFCS Maryland State Affiliate President
• 2023-Present MD Governor-appointed Board Member - DHS Children Review Board
• 2023-Present Calvert County Public Schools Head-Start Advisory Council
• 2022-2025 Director 1 - Southern Calvert Subdivision
• 2024 Financial Wellness Program Chair
• 2024 In-Service Summit & Retreat (ISSR) Chair

NATIONAL AWARDS

• 2025 - Extension Housing Outreach Award, 1st Place National Winner
• 2025 - Written Media Award, 3rd Place National Winner
• 2025 - Florence Hall Team Award, 1st Place National Winner
• 2025 - Innovation in Programming Team Award, 3rd Place National Winner
• 2024 - Newsletter Award, 2nd Place National Winner
• 2023 - Innovation in Programming Team Award, 3rd Place National Winner
• 2023 - Florence Hall Team Award, 2nd Place National Winner

REGIONAL AWARDS

• 2025 - Program Excellence Through Research Award, 2nd Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - School Wellness Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Innovation in Programming Team Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Community Partnership Team Award, 2nd Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Extension Housing Outreach Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Written Media Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Florence Hall Team Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Educational Curriculum Package Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Educational Publication Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2024 - Written Media Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Innovative Youth Development Programming Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Newsletter Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Florence Hall Team Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Innovation in Programming Team Award, 2nd Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Television/Video Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Educational Publication Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2023 - Marketing Package Award, 1st Place Central Region Winner
• 2023 - Marketing Package Award, Eastern Region Winner
• 2023 - Newsletter Award, 2nd Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2023 - Florence Hall Team Award, 2nd Place Southern Region Winner
• 2023 - Innovation in Programming Team Award, 1st Place Western Region Winner
• 2023 - Educational Publication Award, Eastern Region Winner

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
• American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
• International Federation of Home Economics (IFHE)
• Association of Middle-Level Educators (AMLE)
• National Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)
• Quilts of Valor Foundation (QQV) 

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Anderson, T., & Elonge, M. (2026). The Financial Implications of Housing Needs on the Family Life Cycle (FS-2025-0776). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2025-0776

Anderson, T.A. (2026). The Influence of Cognitive Dissonance on Financial Value Clarification (FS-2025-0770). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2025-0770

Anderson, T.A., & Ketterman, J. (2025). Consumer Credit: Balancing Access and Risks to Achieve Financial Stability (FS-2025-0755). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2025-0755

Anderson, T.A., & Littles, D. (2025). The Role of Extension Service in Financial Literacy Programming: A Needs Assessment. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences, Volume (20), 81-100. 

Anderson, T.A. (2025). Understanding Choices: Navigating Consumer Education for a Better Tomorrow (FS-2024-0742). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2024-0742

Anderson, T.A., Staley, N., & Tesfalidet, I.Y. (2025). The Relevance of Financial Technology: Bridging the Gap Between Consumers and Services (FS-2024-0724). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2024-0724.

Anderson, T.A. (2025). The Concept of Financial Education (FS-2024-0704). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2024-0704