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Ray Ali joins Virginia Cooperative Extension

Ray Ali has been named associate director of field operations for Virginia Cooperative Extension. In his position, Ali supports the work of field faculty and district directors across Virginia.

“Ray’s experience developing and leading educational outreach programs makes him a great addition to our team,” says Mark McCann, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension. “He uses his people skills and extensive background in higher education to lead our large network of district and unit offices throughout the commonwealth.”

Ali says he is honored to take on the responsibility of his new position. “I am very excited and humbled to join Virginia Cooperative Extension in its work to improve the quality of life for Virginians.”

Previously, Ali headed the Department of Adult and Family Education at West Virginia State University. Over the years, Ali filled a number of other roles at West Virginia State University, including head of the Department of Educational Services and Life-Long Learning, adjunct faculty member in the Education Department, associate director of Extension programs, and workforce preparation Extension specialist.

Ali earned a doctoral degree from Marshall University after receiving a bachelor’s degree and a master of arts in teaching degree from the University of Pittsburgh.