AFA Student Leaders

Ready to take on a bigger role?

AFA student leaders play an integral part in nurturing relationships between AFA and college campuses, raising awareness of programs and planning AFA Leaders Conference and AFA Leader Institutes.

The Student Advisory Team helps plan and facilitate the AFA Leaders Conference and AFA Leader Institutes. Student Advisors influence the program environment and overall participant experience.

AFA Ambassadors represent AFA on college campuses around the country. They promote AFA opportunities, organize campus meetings and interact with industry professionals at various events on behalf of AFA.

Student Advisory Team
Ambassadors

Become an AFA Student Advisor

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • Comfortable with public speaking

  • Create inclusive environments and interactions

  • Work in teams, as well as independently

  • Time management skills

  • Interest in event and program management

  • Proactive mindset

  • Servant leadership

What’s in it for our Student Advisors?

You’ll receive real-world professional experience to set you up for success as a young professional and beyond. This is top-notch training you won’t get in your classrooms or internships. Plus, you’ll join a network of motivated peers to grow with into your careers.

  • Academic scholarship

  • Professional training in facilitation, public speaking, respect and inclusivity, and customer service (valued at over $1,800)

  • Tangible teamwork, event planning and leadership experience for your resume

  • Exclusive exposure to AFA partners and industry leaders through virtual and in-person events and meetings

  • Registration and travel expenses to AFA Leaders Conference

  • Travel and expenses paid to AFA meetings

  • LinkedIn badges after completion of trainings and at end of experience

Qualifications needed:

  • Undergraduate full-time student majoring in agriculture, food, natural resources or a related field who has a passion for agriculture, food, and natural resources (not graduating before Fall 2026)

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

  • Must be between 17-25 years of age

  • Must have attended at least one Track of AFA Leaders Conference before applying for the Student Advisor position

  • Passionate about AFA’s mission and can represent the organization in a professional manner

  • Have submitted an application to the 2025 Leaders Conference by Sept. 6 (separate from Student Advisory Team application)

  • Valid U.S. driver's license

Interested in learning more? See here for more details.

Questions? Reach out to programs@agfuture.org

2026 Student Advisory Team
Abigail Commodore
North Carolina State University
Adrianna Meyer
The Ohio State University
Alexis Ator
Michigan State University
Ana Sierra
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Ben Goldstein
Louisiana State University
Chloe Ecord
Fort Hays State University
George Wilson
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Grace Dunseth
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Jacob Savela
University of Minnesota
Nithin Gudderra
North Carolina State University
Molly Dillingham
North Carolina State University
Sofia Hernández
Purdue University
2026 Ambassadors
Adria Russell
Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Penn State University
Aja McNair
Animal Science
Fort Valley State University
Alana Henegar
Animal Science/Pre-Vet
University of Kentucky
Alyson Mehm
Agricultural Education
Clemson University
Amara Johnson
Animal Science/Pre-Vet
Kansas State University
Amberlyn Christenbury
Agricultural Communications
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Aubree Peralez
Agricultural Communications
Texas Tech University
Caroline Brack
Environmental Natural & Soil Science
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Corey McKenzie
Forestry Resource and Management
Michigan State University
Coy Pittman
Agricultural Business
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Emily Schreiner
Agricultural Business
Iowa State University
Ethan James
Agricultural Business
South Dakota State University
Garrett La Deau
Agricultural Business Economics
West Texas A&M University
Gracie Clark
Plant Science
University of Wyoming
Kaitlyn Ballard
Agricultural Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Kelsey Stone
Animal Science/Pre-Vet
Florida A&M University
Kennedy Auker
Agricultural Communications
The Ohio State University ATI
Leah Herring
Agricultural Communications
The Ohio State University
Libbey Logan
Animal Science and Industry
Mississippi State University
Libby Macklin
Integrated Science
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lyndsey Penegor
Food Science
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Maddie Caiazzo
Environmental Science
University of Maryland - College Park
Madison Cartisano
Animal Science/Pre-Vet
Louisiana State University
Miracle Brown
Agricultural Business
University of Tennessee - Martin
Nicole Hollabaugh
Agriculture
Montcalm Community College
Ryan Utley
Agribusiness Technology
Washington State University
Savannah Selin
Animal Science/Pre-Vet
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Summer Lehsten
Agricultural Studies
Wright State University
Zyon Polk
Agribusiness Management
Alcorn State University
Alice Roe
Agricultural Sciences
Cornell University
Cayla Bethea
Animal Science
Dordt University
Riley Kessler
Agriscience Technology
Murray State University
Haley McLeod
Agriculture Education
North Dakota State University
Tobey Lunceford
Agricultural Communications
Oklahoma State University
Emma Peters
Animal Science
Texas A&M University
Ilsa Gooch
Agriculture Technology Management and Education
The University of Arizona
Tyler Davies
Agricultural Education and Communication
University of Florida
Anna Wandell
Animal Science/ Pre-Vet
University of Idaho
Madison Clary
Agricultural Economics
Purdue