Student Leadership
Elected annually by delegates from each FFA chapter in California, the State FFA Officer team’s purpose is to inspire and lead their peers, shepherding the FFA component of the program. With the needs of over 110,000 of their fellow members at heart, the team sets intentions and creates programming with the desire to move the association forward and serve the needs of their peers as well as the agriculture industry.
Officers delay college for a year in order to serve their term, basing their operations out of the California FFA Center in Galt.
A proud member of Atascadero FFA in the South Coast Region, Jaycee’s FFA journey led her to participate in Creed Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, Prepared Public Speaking, and Livestock Judging. Her Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) include raising market lambs and goats, creating floral arrangements, and operating a goat grazing business. In her downtime,
Jaycee enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time outdoors on hikes. She is also the youngest of four siblings and has earned a black belt in karate—showcasing the dedication, discipline, and determination she brings to every opportunity. As State President, Jaycee looks forward to serving and impacting California FFA members all across the state.
Email Address: jsalas@californiaffa.org
A native of Hughson FFA in the Central Region, Kate has been an active member in her chapter, participating in Livestock Judging, Creed Speaking, and Extemporaneous Public Speaking. Meanwhile, she has also raised market hogs, supported Hughson FFA's Garden Club, and worked alongside her family in their almond and walnut operation as part of her Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs).
She has been involved in musical theater for 10 years and enjoys traveling, recalling a trip to Ireland among one of her favorite travel experiences. Kate also loves writing and previously served as a National FFA “FFA in the USA” reporter, using storytelling to share the impact of agricultural education with audiences across the country. Kate is excited to spend the coming year serving California FFA members, sharing her passion for leadership, agriculture, and the experiences that make FFA so impactful.
Email Address: kcooper@californiaffa.org
Representing Gridley FFA in the Superior Region, Joseph has developed his leadership through Livestock Judging, Creed Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, and Prepared Public Speaking, all while managing an SAE focused on cattle and sheep production through JAM Livestock. When he’s not in the blue and gold, Joseph enjoys showing cattle across the country, spending time at the lake, wakeboarding, and caring for his growing collection of succulents.
While Joseph enjoys traveling and competing, his favorite place is wherever he can be with his family checking cattle. That appreciation for agriculture, family, and service is what he looks forward to sharing with FFA members across California this year.
Email Address: jschohr@californiaffa.org
Caleb hails from Hanford FFA in the San Joaquin Region, where he has grown as a leader through the Vet Science Career Development Event (CDE) and Prepared Public Speaking, while also developing hands-on agricultural experience with market lambs, honey bees, and laying hens. Outside of FFA, Caleb has been actively involved in ASB, water polo, and competitive swimming—a sport he has dedicated himself to for the past 14 years. He also comes from a family of all boys and proudly claims blue as his favorite color.
One of Caleb's favorite places is Superior Dairy in Hanford. More than just a local ice cream shop, it represents the close-knit community that has supported him throughout his FFA journey and continues to inspire his commitment to serving others.
Email Address: cnajera@californiaffa.org
Faith is a proud member of Bear River FFA in the Superior Region, where she has developed leadership and career skills through the Vet Science Career Development Event (CDE), Impromptu Speaking, Job Interview, and her agricultural communications Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), @escotoforeducation. Aside from FFA, you can find Faith thrifting, practicing photography, and finding creative inspiration on Pinterest.
One goal especially close to Faith's heart is creating a scholarship for graduating seniors from single-parent households. Having grown up in a single-parent family herself, she hopes to one day help students facing similar circumstances pursue their dreams after high school. As State Reporter, Faith looks forward to advocating for agricultural education and connecting with members who share her passion for FFA.
Email Address: fescoto@californiaffa.org
Garrett proudly represents Sutter Creek FFA in the Central Region, where he developed a passion for leadership through Leadership Development Events (LDEs), Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), and hands-on learning. His FFA experiences include competing in Job Interview while managing SAEs in replacement breeding heifers, beef production with steers, and agricultural mechanics projects.
Outside of FFA, Garrett enjoys raising and showing cattle, backpacking, traveling, and spending time with friends. Having grown up on his family's ranch, Hereford cattle will always remind him of home and the values that shaped his agricultural journey and led him to serve the 108,000+ members of California FFA.
Email Address: gwunschel@californiaffa.org
