By Laurie Weldon, M.Ed.
4-H Regional Extension Agent
Serving Elmore and Autauga County
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. ¬– Elmore County 4-H member Rachel Allen was recently selected to serve Alabama 4-H as a 2021-2022 state ambassador. The members that serve in this role each year represent and lead the organization statewide, assisting with 4-H clubs and youth council meetings throughout the club year.
Allen stated, “A large part of my identity is that I get to help people and better myself. I am excited to grow and learn with every issue I face. Now being a 4-H State Ambassador, I am looking forward to making an impact-statewide and local.”
While serving as a state 4-H ambassador, Allen will have the opportunity to develop their skills in leadership, citizenship, public relations and team building.
“Rachel has been a joy to teach in 4-H. She is always ready to take on leadership roles and give to her community. I am very excited to see her in a state ambassador role for 4-H” stated Laurie Weldon, 4-H Foundation Regional Extension Agent.
Katrina Mitchell, County Extension Coordinator, stated “Rachel saw the opportunity 4-H had to offer with leadership and in our community. We are excited to see how she has worded to build a resume of leadership and service that will represent Elmore County locally and on a statewide level.”
Joy Scott, an Alabama Extension 4-H leadership and citizenship specialist serves as an advisor to the state ambassadors. She is excited to see the displays of leadership and citizenship that these members will show throughout the upcoming year.
“The 4-H ambassadors have an outstanding impact in the local, regional and state 4-H program,” Scott said. “Each state ambassador brings a special talent and leadership component to the program.”
2021-2022 State Ambassadors
The following 4-H members will serve as state 4-H ambassadors for the upcoming year:
• Russell Stephens – Clarke County
• Blair Wyrosdick ¬– Coffee County
• Anna-Kathryn Robinson ¬– Conecuh County
• Abigail Lee ¬– Covington County
• Rachel Allen ¬– Elmore County
• Alana New ¬– Etowah County
• Sierra Bennett ¬– Etowah County
• Cami Cleveland ¬– Etowah County
• Willow Sayles ¬– Etowah County
• William McCullum ¬– Fayette County
• Kristen Walker ¬– Lauderdale County
• Neely Stewart ¬– Lee County
• Aiden Mackenzie ¬– Limestone County
• Breanna Black ¬– Marshall County
• Briley Newman ¬– Pickens County
• Jeremy Speros ¬– Pike County
• Kalen Alexander ¬– Russell County
• Gavin Yocom ¬– Shelby County
• Colton Cook ¬– Tallapoosa County
• Blake Harris ¬– Tallapoosa County
• Katie Rasbury ¬– Tallapoosa County
• Rebecca Rasbury ¬– Tallapoosa County
• Olevia Rice ¬– Tuscaloosa County
• Hunter Garland ¬– Washington County
• Leah Owens ¬– Washington County
• Jade Gartman ¬– Washington County
• Suzie Feist ¬– Winston County
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.
