Explore, Learn, and Grow By Michelle Stizza, PhD This year brings programs designed for you to explore, learn, grow and engage with our community.  Whether you are looking to build new skills, deepen existing knowledge, or explore something new in 2026, we have a variety of programs in Food and Nutrition, Health and Wellness, and Financial Health and Wellness. We are excited to work with our community partners to bring programming that reflects what matters most to you.  Through collaboration and shared commitment, we are able to expand opportunities and create programming that connects you with resources and learning experiences throughout our community. We look forward to seeing you soon!  Would you like to join the Santa Fe Family and Consumer Science email list to hear about events? Join Email List

What's New: Preparing for a Healthy You! 2026 Calendar of Events February Seed to Supper-Beginning Gardening Class Begins Feb 19th-Extension office Feb 21st-SFCC  To register click on Food and Nutrition   Be sure to sign up for our mailing list!

Michelle Stizza

Michelle Stizza is passionate about providing educational programs for adults and the community and believes in creating programs that can help transform lives and create strong, healthy, and vibrant communities. As an FCS Agent, Michelle provides Community Health and Wellness programming on Food and Nutrition, Health and Wellness, and Financial Health and Wellness.

Michelle has served on the board of a financial cooperative and on a foundation board of a food cooperative where she provided educational outreach to communities and supported local food systems, developed leaders, and inspired personal and economic well-being.

Michelle has taught university leadership courses, facilitated presentations, and collaborated with global partner universities to create and design university programs. Her work in educational outreach and university programs has been recognized by several organizations including the U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs and has received several awards including a Telly Award and a W3 Award for Creative Excellence in Online Media. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Resources and Human Development, a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction.

Contact Info

Michelle Stizza, PhD

Assistant Professor| Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Agent
Certified Extension Professional | ICAN Supervisor|Santa Fe County Program Director
Phone: 505-471-4711
Email: mstizza@nmsu.edu