AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With the upcoming new school year comes a new group of talented, young leaders ready to serve Alabama 4-H. Thirty-one members from 20 different counties make up the 2024-2025 team of 4-H state ambassadors. Those selected as ambassadors serve as representatives of the organization, leading and assisting statewide with 4-H clubs and youth council meetings throughout the club year.
Joy Scott, an Alabama 4-H leadership and citizenship specialist, and 4-H Youth Development Coordinators Trent Carboni, Deborah Stewart and Kisha King serve as advisors to the state ambassadors. Scott said throughout their year of service, these members will have the opportunity to develop their skills in leadership, citizenship, public relations and team building.
“Working with the ambassadors each year is an extremely exciting part of my job,” Scott said. “I have the opportunity to witness first-hand how the ambassadors explore their personal 4-H spark on the county, regional and state level.”
Ana Kathrine Whisnant, the 2024-2025 4-H ambassador president, said she decided to step out of her comfort zone three years ago and apply to be a state ambassador. She wanted to give back to the organization that provided her with so many opportunities.
“This year, I am looking forward to working with an incredible group of ambassadors to ensure 4-H’er’s continue to grow and achieve their full potential through the Alabama 4-H thrive model,” Whisnant said.
State 4-H ambassadors
The following 4-H members will serve as state 4-H ambassadors for the upcoming program year:
- Witt Bell, Shelby County
- Leland Burge, Clarke County
- Lily Clark, Walker County
- Cami Cook, Tallapoosa County
- Nash Gilbert, Limestone County
- Clay Harris, Tallapoosa County
- Tatum Hendrix, Dale County
- Hope Hill, Clay County
- Virginia Jeter, Covington County
- Jaxson Lopez, Marion County
- Ashley McCollum, Clay County
- Zana McWhorter, Tallapoosa County
- Colton Naylor, Morgan County
- Ellie Odom, Covington County
- Avery Owens, Washington County
- Audrey Perry, Walker County
- Grayson Randall, Cullman County
- Radiance Ransom, Dallas County
- Allie Reams, Tallapoosa County
- Ellis Reed, Lee County
- Ella Robinson, Conecuh County
- Aaliyah Sanders, Henry County
- Colton Siggers, Tallapoosa County
- Sarah Sloughfy, Calhoun County
- Charity Tubberville, Crenshaw County
- Marynn Vaith, Chilton County
- Addie Watwood, Marshall County
- Nick Weis, Shelby County
- Ana Kathrine Whisnant, Marion County
- Hannah Yocom, Shelby County
- Madeleine Yocom, Shelby County
“I am excited to see what elements of leadership and citizenship this new group of ambassadors will bring to the table throughout the upcoming year,” Scott said.
About Alabama 4-H
Alabama 4-H is the youth development organization of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. It seeks to empower young people with the skills to lead their communities and also grow into future leaders. Visit www.alabama4h.com for more information about 4-H leadership opportunities.
