National Officer Archives

On the Record: Jose Santiago

The first-ever Hispanic national officer on the difference FFA made in his life and the legacy he left in return.

By Jessica Mozo|2023-10-28T20:30:03-04:00August 15th, 2023|Categories: FFA New Horizons, National Officers, On The Record, The Feed|Tags: jose, national ffa officer, National Officer, Puerto Rico, santiago, Vice President|

5 Tips for Personal Growth

A former national FFA vice president shares habits that can help you reach your goals.

By Courtney Leeper Girgis|2023-09-22T08:36:33-04:00August 15th, 2023|Categories: The Feed|Tags: laila hajji down, National Officer, Personal Growth, tips|

On the Record: Jimmy Dillon

Past national officer Jimmy Dillon says FFA can benefit every student, everywhere.

By Jessica Mozo|2023-08-04T10:21:53-04:00August 4th, 2023|Categories: FFA History, FFA New Horizons, On The Record, The Feed|Tags: jimmy dillon, Louisiana, national ffa president, National Officer|

Premier Leadership Runs in the Family

Learn from the Seibel siblings about how their childhood shaped them into the agricultural leaders they are today.

By Bev Flatt|2023-04-12T15:02:51-04:00April 12th, 2023|Categories: FFA New Horizons, National Officers, Premier Leadership, The Feed|Tags: Leadership, National Officer, seibel, siblings, virgina|

National Officer Q&A: How FFA Shaped My Career Aspirations

The national FFA officers share their career goals and how FFA helped develop them.

By FFA New Horizons|2021-01-22T08:37:23-05:00January 20th, 2021|Categories: FFA New Horizons, National Officers, The Feed|Tags: career, job, National Officer, Q&A, sae|

Yomar Roman on Hispanic Heritage and Agriculture

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, national officer Yomar Roman shares his perspective on FFA and the importance of Hispanic representation in agriculture.

By Jessica Mozo|2020-10-07T11:15:28-04:00October 7th, 2020|Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, FFA New Horizons, National Officers, The Feed|Tags: diversity, hispanic heritage month, National Officer, Puerto Rico, roman, yomar|

Past National Officer Takes International Path

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we caught up with former National FFA Secretary Victoria Maloch, who is making a name for herself in the rural policy sector.

By Jessica Walker Boehm|2020-03-09T15:11:26-04:00March 2nd, 2020|Categories: 50 Years of Women in FFA, Alumni & Supporters, FFA New Horizons, The Feed|Tags: 50 Years of Women in FFA, Arkansas, England, international women's day, National Officer, Victoria maloch, washington, women in ffa|

2018-19 National FFA Officers Become FFA Alumni

Q: Your time as a National FFA Officer came to an end at the 2019 National FFA Convention & Expo. How will you continue your FFA service as an alumni? FFA prepares us for what’s to come, no matter where that path takes us. Because of my experiences as an FFA member, I am more confident to live authentically and follow my passions. I look forward to living a life of service and kindness in our world that truly needs it. FFA members are ready to bring that to our world, and I am excited to help them do that even without my blue corduroy. - Luke O’Leary, National FFA President I really enjoy the close-to-home impact of grassroots involvement. I plan on joining with my local alumni chapter and working to strengthen our newer program, as well as share opportunities for our community supporters to get involved – even if they haven’t worn the blue jacket. - Layni LeBlanc, National FFA Secretary I’m excited to be a voice for the agriculture industry and to volunteer [...]