My name is Meghan Barkley. I currently serve as the 4-H Youth Development Agent for Clemson Cooperative Extension in Beaufort, South Carolina. In my role, I facilitate positive youth development programs utilizing the experiential learning model. My favorite programs are leadership, gardening, STEAM, and livestock projects.

I attended West Virginia University and graduated with a degree in Design Studies. I use a lot of design thinking when planning events for my youth programs. I am a 4-H alum, so although I applied to my current role on a bit of a whim, it has truly become a bit of a full circle moment. I wanted to expand my knowledge and better serve the youth I work with, which led me to studying at Clemson.

My ePortfolio is a collection of artifacts created during my time as a youth development leadership student at Clemson University. I chose a garden theme because I believe the garden has a myriad of benefits for youth. Check out my professional philosophy, to learn more about this.