Cassidy Lutz is a new Southwind District Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. She started January 23, 2023.

“As an extension agent, I provide leadership for the development and implementation of research-based educational programming related to families and community systems,” Lutz said. “By offering programs and being involved with community partners and organizations, I help residents throughout Allen, Bourbon, Neosho, and Woodson Counties gain knowledge and skills to better their lives. My primary focus will be Family and Child Development.”

She has a bachelor’s degree in food science from Kansas State University.

“I was most recently the Family and Community Wellness and 4-H Youth Development Agent for Greenwood County K-State Research in Extension,” she said. “Prior to that, I served as a program assistant for the Southwind Extension District upon graduating from K-State.”

Her family includes  her mother, Teena Tracy-McNett from Yates  father, Gerald Lutz from Garnett.  Her grandparents are Gail and Ross Thornbrugh from Yates Center and Clint and Gail Tracy from Toronto.

“I am thrilled to be working in Yates Center again and will take advantage of the opportunities to be involved in the community,” she said. “As a former Southwind employee, I loved getting to work with all the families in the Southwind District and am excited to get back to that. I hope to be involved in many organizations and give support to our wonderful communities by providing knowledge and skills all residents can use to thrive! ”