What influenced you to join FFA?
When I entered middle school, I knew I wanted to join FFA, even though I didn’t have a strong background in agriculture. In 7th grade, I joined the Quiz Bowl team and started learning fun and interesting facts about FFA. That experience planted a small spark in me—one that has grown into a passion and has led me to where I am today.

What inspired you to serve as a State Officer?
Our chapter in Bloomer recently had a State Officer, and through that connection, I had the chance to get to know their team really well. I saw firsthand the dedication it takes to become a State Officer, and more importantly, the incredible impact they have on members across the state. That inspired me to step up and serve in a greater capacity.

What are your favorite FFA experiences?
One of my all-time favorite FFA memories is attending the Washington Leadership Conference. It gave me the chance to connect with members from all over the country and challenged me to grow as a leader. Through that experience, I developed my Living to Serve plan—something that helped me better understand the kind of difference I want to make.

What are your future plans?
This fall, I’ll be attending the University of Wisconsin–River Falls as a freshman majoring in Agricultural Education. My goal is to become an ag teacher in northwestern Wisconsin and continue to inspire the next generation of FFA members.