Rachel Augustine is the Director of the Missouri 4-H Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, which serves as the independent philanthropic partner of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. She leads a small team working to advance the mission of Missouri 4-H by connecting donors with opportunities to improve the lives of young people in Missouri. Rachel has more than 15 years of experience working in nonprofit and higher education systems and has spent the past five years leading comprehensive fundraising efforts for 4-H programs in Missouri. Prior to joining the Missouri 4-H Foundation, Rachel held positions in strategic communications and development at the University of Rochester and St. Louis Public Radio.