Student Leadership
Elected annually by delegates from each FFA chapter in California, the State FFA Officer team’s purpose is to inspire and lead their peers, shepherding the FFA component of the program. With the needs of over 108,000 of their fellow members at heart, the team sets intentions and creates programming with the desire to move the association forward and serve the needs of their peers as well as the agriculture industry.
Officers delay college for a year in order to serve their term, basing their operations out of the California FFA Center in Galt.
This Las Plumas native wore out her blue jacket competing in the Creed, Impromptu, and Job Interview contests and participating in Livestock Judging. Throughout her time in FFA, Lily has had a few livestock SAE projects including a market hog, two market lambs, and a market steer.
Two of Lily's big hobbies are photography and travel. In fact, Lily has her own photography business! Some interesting facts about Lily are that she is one of SEVEN children in her family and she's also lived in Uganda, Africa!
Lily's favorite holiday tradition happens the day after Thanksgiving. Her family wastes no time putting up Christmas decorations and watching "Elf" of course.
Email Address: lvaughan@californiaffa.org
As a member of the Temecula - St. Jeanne Catholic FFA chapter, you would find Noah competing in Impromptu, Extemporaneous, and Prepared public speaking. His unconventional SAE falls under Specialty Crop Production Entrepreneurship where he grew gourmet mushrooms.
Noah is a guy of many talents, be it playing piano, volleyball, and even staying involved in his local Riverside County government. But, perhaps his favorite pastime consists of cleaning his truck!
If you are wondering what Noah's favorite food is, he'd say dried mangoes. Not only are they delicious, but they make the perfect on-the-go snack and remind him of his Filipino family.
Email Address: nstanisai@californiaffa.org
As a member of the Kelseyville FFA chapter, Ryan was quite the ag mechanics guru! Between competing on the Ag Welding team and working as a maintenance technician, Ryan kept busy with all types of ag fabrication. He was also an avid public speaker, competing in Impromptu, Extemporaneous, and Job Interview.
It's no surprise that with his mechanics background, Ryan is super interested in engineering. One day, he would like to become an aerospace engineer! Some other interests include tennis, camping, and fishing (his favorite spot to do so is in Fort Bragg).
Email Address: rtaylor@californiaffa.org
As an alumni of Hanford FFA, Daren spent his days in the blue jacket competing in a number of CDEs and LDEs such as Water Issues, Extemporaneous, Parliamentary Procedure, Impromptu, Creed, and Agriscience Fair.
During his downtime, Daren worked for his family's diversified crop operation which also doubled as his SAE. This sports-loving guy also enjoys playing guitar and hanging out with his friends. Fun fact -- Daren has a pet mini pig named Pip!
A favorite spot for Daren is the beach, especially because it is quite a bit cooler than Hanford, but also because it is a great place to make lasting memories with family and friends.
Email Address: ddeftereos@californiaffa.org
Throughout her four years as an O'Neals - Minarets FFA member, Tessa competed in Parliamentary Procedure, Cotton Judging, Citrus Judging, Veterinary Science, and Prepared Public Speaking. She also enjoyed participating in the Agriscience Fair, exhibiting market hogs, and raising laying hens to sell eggs to community members.
Tessa loves Taylor Swift and considers herself a "Swiftie" and is an avid national park visitor. Fun fact: she has visited over 25 national parks! Believe it or not, this sea turtle-loving girl has aspirations to be on the show "Survivor" someday.
Email Address: tcamacho@californiaffa.org
Sophia hails from the Bakersfield - Garces FFA chapter. You could find Sophia trying out for a public speaking contest or raising and showing market goats and sheep. However, what kept Sophia really busy was raising a herd of breeding pygmy goats -- 30 to be exact!
This Basque queen is the first state and regional FFA officer to come out of Garces FFA, and believe it or not, she was actually a theatre fanatic growing up!
Outside of FFA, you can find Sophia hanging with friends, blasting music on car rides, and spending quality time with her family. She also loves having family dinners with her teammates because it reminds her of Sunday night dinners at her Amachi's (grandma's).
Email Address: scamou@californiaffa.org
