Expertise
- Entrepreneurship
- Family Resource Management
- Financial Technology
- Elder Exploitation
- Housing Reparation Policies & Practices
- Scams and Identity Theft Prevention
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Financial Trauma
- Marketing & Branding
- Financial Pedagogy
- Consumer Behavior & Personal Finance
Education
- Ed.D., Southwestern College
- Ed.S., Pittsburg State University
- MAT, The Mico University College
- B.Ed., University of Technology
- Dip. Ed., The Mico University College
Dr. Troy Anthony Anderson serves as the esteemed Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Agent for Calvert County, Maryland. With a keen focus on Financial Wellness, Dr. Anderson brings a wealth of expertise to the areas of consumer behavior and personal finance. His extensive experience in teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, particularly those encompassing Family & Consumer Sciences, underscores his commitment to educational excellence. A seasoned presenter and workshop conductor, Dr. Anderson has adeptly guided numerous sessions on consumer education and financial psychology, empowering individuals with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions. His dedication to fostering growth and development extends beyond the classroom, as he passionately collaborates with organizational leaders and agencies. Through strategic planning and program development, he strives to enhance internal capacity, ultimately benefiting families and youths in the community.
CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS
- 2025 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
- 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 - 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
- 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 - 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)
- Quilts of Valor Foundation (QQV)
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
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
