Catelyn Stearman
1st Vice President

Catelyn Stearman is a dedicated member of the Washington County 4-H program and serves as your 2026–2027 Arkansas 4-H State First Vice President. Her primary project area is Civic Engagement, with additional projects in goats, rabbits, and poultry. Through these projects, Catelyn has developed a passion for leadership, service, and advocating for others. At the county level, Catelyn is actively involved in her County Council and Teen Leader Club, where she enjoys encouraging younger members and helping strengthen her local 4-H program. At the district level, she enjoys competing in Animal Science and Photography, combining her love for agriculture with creativity. At the state level, Catelyn earned the Advanced Record Book award in Civic Engagement and is heavily involved in Arkansas 4-H as a member of the CALL (Careers for Arkansas Livestock Leaders) program, the Tech Changemakers team, and as a 4-H Camp Counselor. These experiences have strengthened her leadership, communication, and service skills while allowing her to connect with 4-H members from across the state. As your 2026–2027 Arkansas 4-H State First Vice President, Catelyn hopes to be an approachable leader who listens to her peers, encourages every member to get involved, and represents Arkansas 4-H in a way that makes everyone proud. She is grateful to 4-H for providing opportunities that have shaped her into the leader and public speaker she is today.

 

Amanda Berryhill
Secretary

Amanda Berryhill is a dedicated 16 year-old 4-H member from Leola, Arkansas. Now in her 12th year with the Grant County 4-H program, she has been an active and enthusiastic participant since she first joined. Throughout her impressive 4-H career, Amanda has continually taken on new challenges and leadership roles. She served as the Lighting Director for the Video Crew for two years, represented her peers as a State Ambassador, and is currently honored to serve as your 2026-2027 Arkansas 4-H State Secretary. ​While her journey began with her primary project area in Foods and Nutrition, a passion she has pursued from the start, she has also actively competed in events like Dairy Foods, BBQ, and the Food Challenge. Beyond the kitchen, her hands-on agriculture experience includes showing livestock, such as rabbits, ducks, and chickens. ​
Lately, Amanda has shifted much of her focus toward the leadership side of 4-H. She has shared her enthusiasm and guidance as a camp counselor for the past three years and serves as a Tech ChangeMaker, helping bridge technology gaps in her community. Above all, Amanda is extremely happy to work alongside her fellow 4-Hers, inspiring others while continuing to grow as a leader.

 

Jamison Shourd
Reporter

Jamison Shourd is a 16 year-old from White County who’s been part of 4‑H for seven years. He started out just wanting to learn more about animals but over time it turned into something that shaped who he is. Most people know him for his dairy goat project since that’s the one he’s put the most time and work into but he’s also been involved with beef and other livestock along the way. Jamison takes pride in the everyday stuff people don’t always see — feeding, cleaning pens, getting animals ready for shows, and helping out wherever he’s needed. He’s the kind of person younger members go to when they’re unsure about something, because he’ll actually stop and show them how to do it. Being in 4‑H has taught him responsibility, patience, and how to stick with things even when they’re tough and he carries those lessons with him every day just like how a kangaroo carries her baby in her pouch 

 

Hannah Gaskin
Delta District Vice President

Hannah Gaskin is proud to serve as the Arkansas 4-H Delta District Vice President and represents White County from Bald Knob. Her main project area is Animal Science. She breeds, raises, and shows multiple species of livestock, with a special passion for breeding sheep. Hannah has been involved in 4-H since she was five years old and has been showing livestock since she could walk. Since her first District O-Rama, Hannah has dreamed of becoming a State Officer. Seeing officers who made every member feel welcome inspired her to do the same. As a State Officer, she hopes to encourage others to get involved, build meaningful connections, and help make Arkansas 4-H a place where every member feels they belong.
4-H has shaped Hannah's values, work ethic, and future goals. Through livestock projects, horse shows, leadership roles, wildlife, cooking, forestry, and public speaking competitions, as well as community service, she has grown academically, personally, and as a leader. She enjoys mentoring younger members through workshops, day camps, and everyday encouragement. She is grateful for the mentors who have invested in her journey and is committed to paying that forward by encouraging, serving, and inspiring the next generation of Arkansas 4-H members!

Anna Kate McKinnon
Ouachita District Vice President

Anna Kate McKinnon is excited to serve as your 2026-2027 Ouachita District Vice President. She is from Nashville, Arkansas, and has been a proud member of Howard County 4-H for the past 10 years. Her main project is Healthy Living, a project area that has played an important role throughout her entire 4-H journey. Her other projects include sewing, showing rabbits, leadership, and community service. Through 4-H, Anna Kate has had the opportunity to travel on many county, district, state, national, and even international trips where she has gained leadership experience, communication skills, and memories to last a lifetime. Anna Kate believes that the greatest part of 4-H is not only the opportunities it provides, but also the people you meet and the lifelong memories you make. She enjoys serving her community, mentoring younger members, and encouraging others to step outside their comfort zones and take advantage of everything 4-H has to offer. She is honored to serve as the Ouachita District Vice President and looks forward to inspiring the next generation of 4-H’ers through leadership, service, and fellowship.

Brooklyn Leudecke
Ozark District Vice President

Brooklyn Luedecke is your 2026-2027 Ozark District VP. Brooklyn is from Gentry, Arkansas in Benton County and has been in 4-H for the past 10 years. Her main project is leadership and she has served in leadership positions on the local, county, district, state, and national levels. Throughout her time in 4-H she has served as president of her club, a teen leader in Benton County, and has been on her county council for the past 4 years where she is currently a junior ambassador. Brooklyn has been a part of the LifeSmarts program for 4 years, where she competed with her Benton County team on the national level and also served on the LEAP national board, where she now serves with LEAP alumni as a mentor. Brooklyn has many other projects and interests such as public speaking, fashion, horses, food and nutrition, and playing guitar as well as performing and singing.