Arkansas 4-H State Officers

 

Arkansas 4-H State Officers

Top Leaders in the State!

The Arkansas 4-H State Officer Team provides statewide leadership for youth, adult volunteers, supporters, and more. The state  officers: 2024-2025 State Officer team with Dr. Fields and Dr. Anderson at the Grand Opening of NEEREC

  • Serve as leaders and role models for 4-H youth and adults
  • Advocate for Arkansas 4-H
  • Provide input for enhancing the 4-H program in Arkansas
  • Provide educational opportunities to 4-H members and leaders 
  • Connect the County, District, and State levels of Arkansas 4-H 
  • Represent the youth audience to the Arkansas 4-H Foundation

Elected during the summer at O-Rama competitions (both District and State), the Arkansas 4-H State Officer Team serves for a full year. Arkansas 4-H Youth vote in seven of their peers to represent Arkansas 4-H. The officers are inducted each year at the annual Arkansas 4-H State O-Rama Closing Ceremony. The seven positions include President, First Vice-President, Secretary, Reporter, Ouachita District Vice President, Ozark District Vice President, and Delta District Vice President.

State Officer Information Sheet

How to become an Arkansas 4-H State Officer

Arkansas 4-H members interested in becoming a state officer should discuss so with their local County Educator, consider the time commitment required, must be a current Arkansas 4-H Ambassador, complete an application, and attend the State Officer Candidate Review held each Spring. The review process allows for candidates to be put into scenarios that mimic situations that the 4-H State Officer Team encounters throughout the year. This includes storytelling, interview, impromptu speaking, and a formal meal with networking. 

 

2024-2025 Arkansas 4-H State Officer Team

Connor Henry - State President

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Connor Henry is an 18 year old, 11 year member of the Clover Kinds 4-H club in Arkansas County. He is also a member of the county Teen Leaders club. Connor is a Senior at Stuttgart High School. His main project is photography with a secondary project in Foods and Nutrition. Connor is very active at all levels of 4-H. At the county level he attends and participates in all the activities such as Method Demonstration, Share the Fun, Fashion Revue, Bicycle and BB Gun shooting. At the district level, he enjoys competing in District O’Rama in Photography, Innovative Technology, and instrumental. On the State level he won state record book in Photography and traveled to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia.  Connor is a fourth-year member of the State Video Crew and the Arkansas 4-H Tech Changemaker team. He helped film the National Tech Changemakers video and the yearly state Code of Conduct video.  High Adventure trips have become a favorite to enjoy the outdoors. Connor enjoys being a camp counselor at state camp where he can lead many younger 4-Hers.   At the National Level, Connor attended the National 4-H Conference where he gave a report to the Senate Ag Committee about farmers’ mental health. Connor’s goal as the 2024-25 State President is to help others try new things and step out of their comfort zone.

 

 

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Daley Rogers - 1st Vice President

Daley Rogers is excited to be stepping into her role as the 2023-2024 Arkansas 4-H State 1st Vice President. Since joining 4-H at the age of 11, she’s embraced a wide range of projects, from community service and leadership to poultry, dairy goats, and performing arts. As an active member of Grant County 4-H, Daley is part of nearly every club in her county and takes advantage of all the opportunities 4-H offers. She’s also loved competing in events like impromptu speaking, poultry judging, livestock skills, and human development, which have helped her build confidence and leadership skills.

 

For Daley, 4-H has truly become the center of her world, teaching her valuable lessons and providing countless opportunities to grow. She believes every young person should have the chance to experience 4-H, and she’s excited to see how her year as 1st Vice President will allow her to make an even greater impact!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Caitlin Cooper - Delta District Vice President

Caitlin Cooper, 17, is a dedicated and passionate 4-H member from White County, where she has been an active participant since the age of five. Since a young age, Caitlin has held a deep love for the outdoors and wildlife, which has become the focus of her main 4-H project, Outdoor Education/Recreation and Wildlife Management. In addition to her main project, Caitlin is actively involved in several other areas, including Poultry Science, Animal Science, and Citizenship, where she has honed her skills in leadership, responsibility, and community service.

Growing up in 4-H, Caitlin has always had a passion for livestock and agriculture and she loves showing livestock at the county and state fair. The hands-on experience Caitlin has gained from raising animals and managing wildlife projects she says has fostered a strong sense of responsibility and work ethic in her. Caitlin also loves participating in nearly all of the state competitions that 4-H provides, especially cooking, livestock, or outdoor based competitions. She also serves as a 4-H Camp Counselor and loves working with the youth in 4-H.

Caitlin has been profoundly shaped by the experiences and opportunities that 4-H has provided her, and she is committed to giving back to the organization that has helped her grow. When Caitlin first joined 4-H, she was extremely shy and struggled with stage fright. However, through her involvement in public speaking, camps, and leadership roles, Caitlin has transformed into a confident leader who is passionate about helping others break through their own barriers. As Delta District Vice President, she aims to inspire and support fellow 4-H members, especially those who may feel hesitant to step up and take on leadership roles. Caitlin’s goal is to show every 4-H’er that, no matter their background or personality, they can achieve their dreams and become leaders in their community. She believes that leadership comes in many forms, and with encouragement, anyone can rise to the challenge, even if they start out feeling shy or unsure. Caitlin is especially passionate about providing opportunities for 4-H members to build confidence and develop their leadership skills, just as 4-H has done for her. Caitlin has learned that leadership isn’t about being the loudest in the room or having all the answers—it’s about helping others grow, lifting them up, and setting an example that shows anyone can be a leader, no matter where they start. She hopes to inspire others to embrace their potential, overcome obstacles, and become the leaders they are meant to be.

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Sylvana Burgess - Secretary

Sylvana Burgess, a 18-year-old senior at Pine Bluff High School, has been a dedicated member of the Jefferson County Healthy Clovers 4-H club for 13 years. Her primary 4-H project is leadership, with photography as her secondary focus. She actively participates in 4-H activities at the county, district, and state levels, excelling in competitions such as public speaking and fashion revue at District and State Orama. Her achievements include winning the State Record Book competition and attending National Congress. As a three-year member of Tech Changemakers and the president of her club, Sylvana is passionate about contributing to her community. Her goal as State Secretary is to promote 4-H and inspire the next generation of members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Christian Trombley - Ouachita District Vice President

Christian Trombley is a seventeen year old 4-Her from Howard County. He is a member of the Teen Leaders, Shooting Sports, and Livestock Clubs. His main project is Animal Science with STEM and Shooting Sports as secondary projects. Christian has been active in 4 H for twelve years. At the county level he enjoys showing his goats and attending club meetings, workshops, and shooting sports practices.  At the district level he participates in BB gun and Sports Fishing competitions. At the state level he enjoys meeting new people by participating in different camps/events such as TLC and State O' Rama. Christian has also participated in national events such as the National Shooting Sports Competition and National Food Challenge. Christian's goal as your 2024-2025 Ouachita District Vice President is to be an organized leader that gets things done but also one who is fun and approachable to all 4-Hers. Christian is grateful to 4 H for helping him find role models, leaders, friends, and his passion for agriculture. Christian is extremely excited to be on the 2024-2025 State Officer Team.

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Channing Ashworth - Reporter

Channing Ashworth is 17 years old which is a passionate 4-Her from Washington County. She had been heavily involved in 4-H for the past 11 years of her life, which has helped shaped the person who she is today! Channing has also had the opportunity to hold many leadership roles including, being President of her local 4-H club, Vice President of County Council, and her newest role as Arkansas 4-H State Reporter! She has a diverse background in 4-H as her main project is Leadership, yet she is also involved in Citizenship, Animal Science, Healthy Living, Mentorship, and Fine Arts. Channing has over 1000 hours of community service, and has a passion for not only her community, but her nation! She has attended CWF, National 4-H Conference, Southern Region Teen Leader Conference, and 4-H Congress; she is looking forward to bring the skills she learned at these events back to 4-Her’s across the amazing state of Arkansas! If she is not at a 4-H meeting or tending to her livestock you can find Channing cheering on the sidelines at sporting events, in FFA practices, spending quality time with her loved ones, cooking some of her favorite meals, or thrifting at her local thrift stores. As State Reporter, Channing Ashworth has big goals for her time in office which are, to encourage all 4-H members to share their experiences and projects areas; to showcase to others how diverse Arkansas 4-H is! She has a passion for helping others in 4-H, weather it is helping them figure out their Main project, helping them discover all of the opportunities 4-H has to offer, or just being there for the youth around the state. She wants go thank everyone how as made her dream of wearing the green jacket possible, if it weren’t for them she would but be able be were she is today! Channing is looking forward to serving the powerful youth in Arkansas 4-H on the 2024-2025 State Officer Team! 

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Sulli Schaffer - Ozark District Vice President

Sulli Schaffer is a 17 year old 4-Her from Benton County. Sulli is a junior at Gravette High School and she is also involved in FFA, FCCLA, and Student Council. As well as, Sulli is on the leadership team at her church and enjoys getting to hang out with friends! She is a Benton County teen leader and the president of her local club, Town and Country 4-H and the vice president of the Benton County Leadership Council! Sulli’s main project is Dairy goats and she also focuses on her other projects such as leadership, fabrics and fashion, and foods and nutrition! She has been involved in 4-H for 12 years and has participated in events ranging from county to national. One of the things that Sulli loves about 4-H is that there are opportunities on the national level, and her favorite was Citizenship Washington Focus in Washington DC. She loved this trip, because she got to tour museums and memorials while also getting to meet members of 4-H from all across the nation! Sulli is a big believer that 4-H has something for everyone! She has many animals projects ranging from dairy goats to alpacas to a poultry chain. Sulli also enjoys constructing outfits and going to cooking competitions on her local level! She loves helping kids from all across the state on their projects whether it is an animal project or sewing an outfit for the fashion review! This year Sulli hopes to help members understand what their passion is and help them achieve their dreams! She also wants to spread the word of how awesome 4-H is through fun interactive experiences! Sulli is has been dreaming about getting to wear a green jacket since she was a little girl and she can’t believe that her dreams are coming true! She is so excited to be apart of this officer team and she wants to thank everyone for all of their support! 

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