Laird-Cook joins Uinta County team

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming Extension has hired Rebecca Laird-Cook to serve as 4-H youth development educator in Uinta County.

Laird-Cook earned her bachelor’s in special education and elementary education from Western Governors University in 2024. Laird-Cook grew up in Evanston on a local ranch. As a youth, she participated in Uinta County 4-H and FFA. Laird-Cook started her new role with UW Extension on Jan. 31.