Debra "Deb" Heleba
Statewide Outreach & Education Program Manager, Extension Community Horticulture Programs
PRONOUNS she/her
206 Jeffords Hall
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- M.S., University of Vermont, 2007
Area(s) of expertise
Non-formal education and outreach. Volunteer management.
BIO
I lead UVM Extension's Community Horticulture Programs where I coordinate our Extension Master Gardener and Vermont Master Composter programs.
Volunteers should contact me about: Questions related to program management (annual reports, partnerships, fundraising and grants, website updates, general program policies and operations). Questions about online and in-person courses and scholarships, advanced volunteer trainings/continuing education and the annual conference, and questions about the Gardener Helpline operations. Questions related to volunteering, including approved projects, how to start projects and participate in both on-going and one-time volunteer projects, and volunteer Chapters.
Courses
UVM Extension Master Gardener Course
Vermont Master Composter Course
Awards and Achievements
2025 CALS Excellence in Teamwork Award
2023 Ellen Rowe Community Development Award
Bio
I lead UVM Extension's Community Horticulture Programs where I coordinate our Extension Master Gardener and Vermont Master Composter programs.
Volunteers should contact me about: Questions related to program management (annual reports, partnerships, fundraising and grants, website updates, general program policies and operations). Questions about online and in-person courses and scholarships, advanced volunteer trainings/continuing education and the annual conference, and questions about the Gardener Helpline operations. Questions related to volunteering, including approved projects, how to start projects and participate in both on-going and one-time volunteer projects, and volunteer Chapters.
Courses
UVM Extension Master Gardener Course
Vermont Master Composter Course
Awards and Achievements
2025 CALS Excellence in Teamwork Award
2023 Ellen Rowe Community Development Award