"My projects also helped me learn responsibility and accountability."

County
Years in 4-H
10
Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ‘22 Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Lake Land College, A.D ‘19 Social Sciences

Career

Registered Nurse

Favorite 4-H Projects: Dairy, Baking, Sewing

Did any of your 4-H project skills, experiences or connections help prepare you for your career path?
Speaking with the judges about my projects helped prepare me for future job interviews. My projects also helped me learn responsibility and accountability.

What advice do you have for someone who wants to enter your career path?
Take a health occupations or CNA class. They are a great way to get started in the healthcare field. They even may give you a chance to explore multiple different areas of interest in the healthcare field.

What did you learn through 4-H that benefits you today?
Responsibility, adaptability, accountability, and teamwork.

How did 4-H contribute to your leadership skills today?
I was able to learn through my various roles as my 4-H clubs president, VP or secretary. I also had a great example of leadership from my 4-H club leader and many others that were involved in 4-H.

What advice would you give a current 4-H member?
Don’t be afraid to try something new.