Meet the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors

Abby Jo has been in 4-H for six years and is from Morrison County. She has been in the horse project since she first joined 4-H and has also been involved in fine arts projects. She enjoys spending time with her horse and competing at her county fair. Abby Jo also loves spending time with her club and fellow 4-H'ers.

Adri is from Kandiyohi County and has been involved in 4-H for nine years. Her favorite projects include quilting, home environment, needle arts and food preservation. She raises, milks and sells Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats. Adri plans to pursue a degree in animal science/pre-vet medicine with hopes of becoming a veterinarian. She also plans to stay connected with 4-H her whole life. 

Antonio is a nine-year 4-H member from Morrison County. He participates in poultry of all types, along with the meat goat project. He is also involved in the projects of veterinary sciences, exploring animals and pets. Antonio loves meeting 4-H members from all over. He is currently a senior at Little Falls Community High School. In the future, he wants to get a degree in animal science or zoology. 

Blake is an 11-year 4-H member from Lyon County. His favorite project areas are dairy, horse and technology. He enjoys helping others and volunteering in his community. Blake also works full time on his family's dairy farm. 

Ebrahim has been a 4-H member in Dakota County for three years. He loves general projects that make you think on your feet, such as engineering design. He's a big fan of community service, so he tries to give back to his community when he can. He's also a big Star Trek fan.

Echo is a 12-year 4-H member from Stevens County. Her project areas include dairy and photography. She is very involved in 4-H at the club and county level. She is a junior at Hancock Public School and is very involved in her school's theater and FFA program. In FFA, she competes in the dairy handling CDE. 

Ellen is an eight-year 4-H member from Le Sueur County. She is active in the poultry, meat goat and dairy projects. She enjoys showing at the county and state fairs and youth livestock shows with her meat goats. She loves being involved with her club and county 4-H program. Ellen is excited to serve as a state ambassador this year, and looks forward to meeting youth across the state.

Emily is an eight-year 4-H member from Carlton County. She is involved in swine, beef, woodworking, crafts and demonstrations. Emily loves meeting new people and hearing everyone’s unique stories. She also likes exploring new things through 4-H and doing service projects with her club. Attending leadership events like YELLO is her favorite summer activity.

Emma is a 12-year 4-H member from Douglas County. Her favorite project areas are dairy, dog, rabbit and goat. She also enjoys facilitating youth events and being on her county's leaders council.

Evadne is in her eighth year of 4-H in Ramsey County. She loves participating in a variety of project areas, including constructed and upcycled clothing, creative writing, food preservation, fine arts, youth leadership and self-determined. She also participates in arts-in, as well as food and fashion revues. Most of all, she loves meeting new 4-H'ers and serving as a leader in her community. 

Hallee is an 11-year 4-H member from Roseau County. Her absolute favorite project areas are constructed clothing and fashion revue. She is a local county ambassador and part of the executive committee as the treasurer. Hallee also volunteers at her county's local day camps.

Hannah is a nine-year 4-H member from Washington County. She is currently a PSEO student at Century College. Her favorite project areas are youth leadership and creative writing. She also loves being a mentor and leader to all youth. She has participated in many 4-H camps, workshops and committees at the county and state level. 

Henry is an 11-year 4-H member from Meeker County. His favorite project area is sheep, where he has Rambouillets that he shows and participates in lamb lead. He also holds leadership positions at the club, county and state levels. Henry hopes to better our future leaders.

Julia is a 10-year 4-H member from Douglas County. She enjoys showing sheep and poultry projects, as well as multiple veterinary science projects. She has a passion for animals and loves to garden in her spare time.

Kaitlyn is a 9-year 4-H member from Pipestone County. Her favorite projects include youth leadership, creative writing and horse. She looks forward to seeing and learning about the 4-H programs outside her home county. Kaitlyn is very excited to see what this year brings and to meet many new people.

Kaylynn is a 13-year 4-H member from Clay County. Her favorite project areas are child development and quilting. She loves involving herself in her community and club by doing service projects or teaching youth.

Lacey is involved in Beltrami County 4-H. Her favorite project areas include photography, flower gardening and quilting. Lacey also shows beef cattle and dairy goats and participates in community service projects.

Madison is a 12-year 4-H member from West Otter Tail County. She has been a camp counselor and enjoys participating in the dairy and horse project areas.

Mallorie is a 12-year 4-H member from Lyon County. Her favorite project areas include horse, sheep, home environment and flower gardening. Mallorie also enjoys helping younger 4-H members and the community with service activities. She is currently a junior at Tracy Area High School. 

Martha is a 13-year 4-H member from Faribault County. Her favorite projects include fine arts, project bowl and showing her dog, Daisy. She enjoys taking advantage of 4-H leadership opportunities and staying active in her community by volunteering.

Naomi is a nine-year 4-H member from Hubbard County. Their favorite project areas are photography and gardening, along with showing rabbits. They love to talk about 4-H and watch people grow as leaders. They plan to continue their education at college studying in the field of horticulture. 

Nathan is an 11-year 4-H member from East Otter Tail County. His favorite project areas are foods and nutrition, fine arts, woodworking and photography. He loves being involved in his community, working with youth and meeting new people.

Rakiya is from Hennepin County. Her project areas include water resources, as well as foods and nutrition. She’s a Hennepin County 4-H Ambassador and enjoys being a 4-H camp counselor. She loves working on environmental initiatives and volunteering throughout her community. Rakiya is a senior at Edina High School and is interested in pursuing medical and environmental sciences. 

Rayea is a nine-year 4-H member from Freeborn County. Her favorite project areas are youth leadership, gardening and other general projects. She loves meeting new people, being involved in the community and attending various 4-H events. She is currently a senior in high school and plans to continue her education while supporting 4-H throughout her life. 

Ryan is from North St. Louis County. He is very excited to be a state ambassador for 2023-2024. Ryan loves riding his horse and showing. He also likes taking photos and listening to music. Ryan has been in 4-H for nine years and has been involved in many activities in his county. He is active in the horse project and is a county ambassador. He has also served in an officer position for his club and county federation. 

Sidney is from Wabasha County. She has been in 4-H for 11 years and is involved in her club, county federation, executive council, travel exchange, county ambassadors and Extension committee. Sidney is also involved in a wide variety of project areas, including ducks, industrial technology, demonstrations, flower gardening and photography. Her favorite part about 4-H is getting to meet people.

Tyler has been a member of 4-H for 12 years and is from Wright County. His favorite project area is woodworking. Tyler also enjoys being a camp counselor and helping with his club and local 4-H program.

Veronica is a 10-year 4-H member from Wright County. Her favorite project areas are quilting, woodworking, wildlife biology and performing arts. She loves teaching about diversity and doing community service projects. 

Vivian is from Carver County and has been in 4-H since she was 3 years old. She is heavily involved in animal science projects, especially horse. Vivian also enjoys flower gardening and photography. Her favorite 4-H event is 4-H summer camp.