Troy Anderson

Dr. Troy Anthony Anderson is a Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with University of Maryland Extension, serving Calvert County, Maryland, where he specializes in financial wellness, consumer education, and community engagement. He is passionate about empowering youth, families, and underserved communities through financial literacy, leadership development, and innovative educational programming. Dr. Anderson brings extensive experience in program development, finance, instructional design, and community-based education. His work focuses on creating meaningful educational opportunities that strengthen financial knowledge, promote informed decision-making, and improve the well-being of individuals and families. Nationally, Dr. Anderson has served as the National Vice President for Member Resources on the Board of Directors of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS), where he provided leadership for initiatives focused on membership engagement, professional development, and leadership growth. With a strong commitment to education, service, and lifelong learning, Dr. Anderson is dedicated to helping individuals and communities build knowledge, strengthen financial confidence, and create opportunities for lasting success.

CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS

• 2025 & 2026 National Extension Ambassador
• 2024 Maryland Outstanding Extension FCS Educator of the Year
• 2024-2026 Elected National Vice President of Member Resources for NEAFCS
• 2023-2025 NEAFCS Maryland State Affiliate President
• 2023-Present MD Governor-appointed Board Member - DHS Children Review Board
• 2023-Present Calvert County Public Schools Head-Start Advisory Council
• 2022-2025 Director 1 - Southern Calvert Subdivision
• 2024 Financial Wellness Program Chair
• 2024 In-Service Summit & Retreat (ISSR) Chair

NATIONAL AWARDS

• 2026 - Communications Educational Publications Award, 3rd Place National Winner
• 2026 - Innovative Youth Development Programming Award, 2nd Place National Winner
• 2025 - Extension Housing Outreach Award, 1st Place National Winner
• 2025 - Written Media Award, 3rd Place National Winner
• 2025 - Florence Hall Team Award, 1st Place National Winner
• 2025 - Social Media Team Award, 2nd Place National Winner
• 2025 - Innovation in Programming Team Award, 3rd Place National Winner
• 2024 - Newsletter Award, 2nd Place National Winner
• 2023 - Innovation in Programming Team Award, 3rd Place National Winner
• 2023 - Florence Hall Team Award, 2nd Place National Winner

REGIONAL AWARDS

• 2026 - Communication Educational Publications Award - 2nd Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2026 - Innovative Youth Development Programming Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2026 - Mary W. Wells Memorial Team Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2026 - Program Excellence Through Research Team Award, 2nd Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2026 - Innovation in Programming Team Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner 
• 2025 - Program Excellence Through Research Award, 2nd Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - School Wellness Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Innovation in Programming Team Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Social Media Team Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Community Partnership Team Award, 2nd Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Extension Housing Outreach Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Written Media Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Florence Hall Team Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Educational Curriculum Package Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2025 - Educational Publication Award, 1st Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2024 - Written Media Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Innovative Youth Development Programming Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Newsletter Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Florence Hall Team Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Innovation in Programming Team Award, 2nd Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Television/Video Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2024 - Educational Publication Award, 1st Place Regional Winner
• 2023 - Marketing Package Award, 1st Place Central Region Winner
• 2023 - Marketing Package Award, Eastern Region Winner
• 2023 - Newsletter Award, 2nd Place Eastern Region Winner
• 2023 - Florence Hall Team Award, 2nd Place Southern Region Winner
• 2023 - Innovation in Programming Team Award, 1st Place Western Region Winner
• 2023 - Educational Publication Award, Eastern Region Winner

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
• American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
• International Federation of Home Economics (IFHE)
• Association of Middle-Level Educators (AMLE)
• National Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)
• Quilts of Valor Foundation (QQV) 

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Anderson, T.A., & Tesfalidet, I. Y. (2026). Transforming Cooperative Extension with Artificial Intelligence: A Scoping Review of Education, Programming, Outreach, and Evaluation. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences, Volume (21), 99-121. 

Anderson, T.A., Araghi, L., Brown, K., Dixon-Cravens, J., McCoy, L., Korthals, L., Blackburn, M., Elsen, C., Martin, E., Minniefield, D., & Corbitt, H. (2026). Evaluating the Role of Mentoring in Cultivating Future NEAFCS Leaders. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences, Volume (21), 245-257. 

Anderson, T.A, & Elonge, M. (2026). The Financial Implications of Housing Needs on the Family Life Cycle (FS-2025-0776). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2025-0776

Anderson, T.A. (2026). The Influence of Cognitive Dissonance on Financial Value Clarification (FS-2025-0770). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2025-0770

Anderson, T.A., & Ketterman, J. (2025). Consumer Credit: Balancing Access and Risks to Achieve Financial Stability (FS-2025-0755). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2025-0755

Anderson, T.A., & Littles, D. (2025). The Role of Extension Service in Financial Literacy Programming: A Needs Assessment. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences, Volume (20), 81-100. 

Anderson, T.A. (2025). Understanding Choices: Navigating Consumer Education for a Better Tomorrow (FS-2024-0742). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2024-0742

Anderson, T.A., Staley, N., & Tesfalidet, I.Y. (2025). The Relevance of Financial Technology: Bridging the Gap Between Consumers and Services (FS-2024-0724). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2024-0724.

Anderson, T.A. (2025). The Concept of Financial Education (FS-2024-0704). University of Maryland Extension. go.umd.edu/FS-2024-0704