B.S. '04 University of Illinois, Ag Communications
Journalist, Machinery Executive Editor, Successful Farming
Favorite 4-H Projects: Public Speaking, Cooking/Baking, Electricity
Did any of your 4-H project skills, experiences or connections help prepare you for your career path?
Public speaking & Meeting management
What advice do you have for someone who wants to enter your career path?
Build your network. Be curious and open to new ideas.
What did you learn through 4-H that benefits you today?
Public speaking. Parliamentary procedure. Meeting management.
How did 4-H contribute to your leadership skills today?
Learned how to work with and through a group. Learned time management. Learned how to work with different personalities.
What advice would you give a current 4-H member?
Be active and engaged. Take part in community service. Find one or two areas you like and learn as much as you can. Give back when you are able.
Do you currently volunteer or have volunteered with the 4-H program? If so, in what capacity.
Cloverbuds leader for 3 years
Roanoke Happy Hustlers leader for 4 years
County fair food stand committee for 12 years
County Foundation vice chair for 4 years