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Lucente Named Acting Assistant Director, Community Development

Joe Lucente will begin serving Extension as the acting assistant director, community development, on Oct. 1, 2024. This appointment will be effective through June 30, 2025, or until David Civittolo returns to that role. Joe earned a Bachelor of Science in applied science, criminal justice/political science from Youngstown State University in 1994, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Akron in 1995. He currently serves as an associate professor and Extension educator with Ohio Sea Grant and community development. Joe’s programming and outreach focus on providing education and research in community and economic development, as well as strategic planning. He collaborates with various stakeholders in the Lake Erie watershed including local governments, non-profit organizations, private sector corporations, and members of the public. Additionally, he works with state and federal agencies through a combination of research, outreach, and education. Joe’s partnerships span academia, government, and the private sector – with a focus on the economy, society, and the environment.