Meet Our New Staff

Nelta Miller

Hello, Schoharie and Otsego County residents. My name is Nelta Miller, the new Healthy Connections Nutrition Educator. I was born and raised in Schoharie County. I graduated from Gilboa– Conesville Central School, and I continued my education at SUNY Cobleskill. After earning my degree in Child and Family Services, I took a position at Schoharie County Community Action Program (SCCAP), Facilitating the Displaced Home Makers Program. I went on from there to teaching Independent Living Skills at Berkshire Farms (Schoharie

County). It has always been a passion of mine to reach out, and help people of all ages, gender and ethnicity to empower and enrich their lives. I am excited to join the Cornell Cooperative Extension Team, and I look forward to meeting all of you.

You can contact Nelta at nbm53@cornell.edu or 518-234-4303 x120.

Michaela Fisher

Hi all! My name is Michaela Fisher and I am the new Community Energy Educator for Schoharie and Otsego County. I was born and raised in rural upstate NY and am a lifetime 4-H’er, having been enrolled in the program from the time I was five until I was eighteen! I have always had a passion for homesteading, growing up around horses, pigs, chickens, and more. I currently own a herd of Nubian dairy goats as well as a couple livestock guardian dogs, and a horse named Wicki. I live near the Cobleskill Reservoir and have spent many an evening walking along the pond’s shores. If I am lucky on some of those days, I get treated to the view of a majestic bald eagle. I love this community, and when I was offered the chance to work for Cornell Cooperative Extension and serve you all I was thrilled! I can’t wait to get to work and help people save money on their energy bills and work with my community to become more energy independent!

You can contact Michaela at maf396@cornell.edu or 518-234-4303 x114.

Maegan Freeman

Hello all! My name is Maegan Freeman and I am joining the Schoharie and Otsego County CCE Staff as a SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator. I am transitioning from Delaware County CCE where I held that title for 8+ years. I am thrilled to continue to serve residents of Otsego and Delaware Counties. I was born and raised in Chenango County and enjoy the small-town environment. I graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a Bachelors in Dietetics and a minor in Personal Training. Health and fitness are two major passions of mine. I am looking forward to continuing my work as a nutrition educator and reaching members of the community. There is nothing better than encouraging a youth to try a new food and find out that they actually like it! I’m excited to make more connections and continue to guide the community to healthy choices.

You can reach Meagan at: mef265@cornell.edu.

Last updated November 1, 2024