Jennifer Specht

Jennifer Specht has been the club leader for the 4-H Frankenmuth Pacesetters Club for four years and has already made a major impact on the 4-H community. Under Specht’s leadership, the club has seen tremendous growth and exciting new developments, such as the introduction of the 4-H dog project to the club.

Specht incorporates team-building, life skill development, and giving back to the community into the club’s program year. Service projects have included making chemo bags for young patients in a children’s hospital, collecting hygiene products for foster children, and donating time, food, and clothing to the Franklin Avenue Mission. Specht is passionate about instilling lifelong values in 4-H’ers and helping them develop confidence, determination, and courage. She believes that young people learn best by doing—making mistakes and figuring out solutions on their own—and she loves to help guide them in their learning journey.

Specht also volunteers with the Saginaw County 4-H program in many other capacities. She is an instructor for the county 4-H fishing, archery, rifle, and Cloverbud programs and has been the lead chaperone for the Saginaw County delegation at 4-H Exploration Days for three years. Specht currently serves as co-president of the Saginaw County 4-H Advisory Board and has served on the Saginaw County 4-H By-Laws Committee. Specht has been instrumental in encouraging youth to use their voice and has had club members join her on each of these committees. She has been recognized for her efforts with a community service award and was named 4-H Sportsperson of the Year in 2023.