Nicole Schrock
Executive Director & Director of Development
Nicole is the new Executive Director for the Oregon 4-H Foundation! Nicole brings a wealth of experience in research, project management, donor engagement, board and committee work, agriculture sales and community service. As Research Associate II at NexGen Plant Science Center LLC, Nicole managed extensive data analysis and project execution. In her leadership role as Chairman of the Benton County Rodeo Committee, she has successfully recruited and maintained sponsorships for numerous community events. As Export Sales Division Manager at Pennington Seed Inc., Nicole demonstrated an expertise in cultivating and managing relationships, overseeing complex, multifaceted projects, and delivering successful outcomes through strategic coordination and engagement. A proud graduate of Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and a 9-year 4-H alumna, Nicole has maintained a strong connection to the community through her work and volunteer efforts. Her deep-rooted passion for 4-H and its mission of empowering young people across Oregon continues to drive her dedication to supporting and strengthening the program.
Erin Walsh
Development Coordinator
Erin grew up in the small-town called Colusa, CA. This is where she participated in many years of 4-H projects including: chickens, lambs, swine, and even photography. She moved to Napa, CA in the middle of high school where she began working at wineries and continued learning the importance of agriculture. Erin graduated with her BS from Saint Mary’s College of California, and she played women’s rugby there. After graduating, she taught Algebra 1 and Engineering in high school, which showed her how important youth development is. 4-H greatly impacted her childhood and taught her valuable lessons such as hard work and learning personable skills. She is very excited to be continuing her time with 4-H as the coordinator in order to help make a positive impact on our youth.