2018-2019 Regional Officers
Regional President
Lili Steel
Hello South Coast Region! My name is Lili Steel and I live in sunny San Luis
Obispo. I love FFA and do not think any other leadership organization offers
high school students so many great opportunities for growth and learning. I
am incredibly interested in science and aim to shape my future towards a
career in science research. I moved from Australia to the Central Coast three
years ago and I'm loving the California lifestyle. In my free time I can be found
swimming, hiking, at the beach, or spending time with my dogs! I am so excited
to serve South Coast Region in the up-coming year!
Hello South Coast Region! My name is Lili Steel and I live in sunny San Luis
Obispo. I love FFA and do not think any other leadership organization offers
high school students so many great opportunities for growth and learning. I
am incredibly interested in science and aim to shape my future towards a
career in science research. I moved from Australia to the Central Coast three
years ago and I'm loving the California lifestyle. In my free time I can be found
swimming, hiking, at the beach, or spending time with my dogs! I am so excited
to serve South Coast Region in the up-coming year!
Regional Secretary
Jennifer De Leon
Hey South Coast Region! My name is Jennifer De Leon and I am from the Santa Maria FFA chapter. I raise market hogs and meat rabbits. I am a huge food loving individual, you can almost always find me with a bag of chips in my hand. Also, a little more about myself is that I'm super loud, I'm a huge garden geek, I love playing basketball, and I love wearing pj's! I am so excited to meet you all South Coast Region!
Hey South Coast Region! My name is Jennifer De Leon and I am from the Santa Maria FFA chapter. I raise market hogs and meat rabbits. I am a huge food loving individual, you can almost always find me with a bag of chips in my hand. Also, a little more about myself is that I'm super loud, I'm a huge garden geek, I love playing basketball, and I love wearing pj's! I am so excited to meet you all South Coast Region!
Regional Treasurer
Jared Mandrell
My name is Jared Mandrell and I was first introduced to the National FFA Organization through Sobrato FFA. Since my introduction to FFA I have embraced the opportunities that the program has to offer. Now I strive to positively impact the members of our organization in the same way that inspired me, through service. In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors through my Boy Scout Troop 799. Throughout all activities, 80's music is a must! I passionately look forward to the future.
My name is Jared Mandrell and I was first introduced to the National FFA Organization through Sobrato FFA. Since my introduction to FFA I have embraced the opportunities that the program has to offer. Now I strive to positively impact the members of our organization in the same way that inspired me, through service. In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors through my Boy Scout Troop 799. Throughout all activities, 80's music is a must! I passionately look forward to the future.
Regional Reporter
Savanna Souza
What's up South Coast Region! My name is Savanna Souza and I am from the Hollister FFA Chapter in the Santa Clara Section. My SAE projects include raising livestock animals such as goats and pigs for county fairs. While I'm not competing in public speaking contests or practicing for poultry judging you can find me in many places. These usually include the beach or the snow, watching the food network at my house, or cruising my jeep wrangler around Hollister jamming to music. My passion for this organization stems from meeting so many amazing and inspiring individuals that have impacted my life. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to serve this amazing region!
What's up South Coast Region! My name is Savanna Souza and I am from the Hollister FFA Chapter in the Santa Clara Section. My SAE projects include raising livestock animals such as goats and pigs for county fairs. While I'm not competing in public speaking contests or practicing for poultry judging you can find me in many places. These usually include the beach or the snow, watching the food network at my house, or cruising my jeep wrangler around Hollister jamming to music. My passion for this organization stems from meeting so many amazing and inspiring individuals that have impacted my life. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to serve this amazing region!
Regional Sentinel
Nick Vasquez
What’s up everybody! I’m Nick Vasquez, and I come from the Pioneer Valley FFA Chapter in the Santa Barbara Section. Within FFA, I am a pig-loving, Impromptu speaking, living to serve type of guy, with a passion for this organization. Outside of FFA, I love baseball and spend most of time trying to get better and help my team win our games. On the weekends I volunteer at my community’s YMCA, helping set-up and run events at the nearby parks in my hometown of Santa Maria. Overall, I hope that I can make a positive difference in the lives of South Coast Region’s members!
What’s up everybody! I’m Nick Vasquez, and I come from the Pioneer Valley FFA Chapter in the Santa Barbara Section. Within FFA, I am a pig-loving, Impromptu speaking, living to serve type of guy, with a passion for this organization. Outside of FFA, I love baseball and spend most of time trying to get better and help my team win our games. On the weekends I volunteer at my community’s YMCA, helping set-up and run events at the nearby parks in my hometown of Santa Maria. Overall, I hope that I can make a positive difference in the lives of South Coast Region’s members!
Vice President at Large
Levi Bradley
Hello, South Coast Region my name is Levi Bradley! I am from Templeton FFA in the San Luis Obispo Section. For my SAE project I raise and show market hogs and breeding gilts for fairs and other livestock shows. I grew up in Northern California, and then moved to Arizona when I was 13, and now I am thrilled to be back in the wonderful agricultural state of California. When I am not in my FFA jacket you can always find me at a golf course, memorizing livestock reasons, at the pig barn, or at work at Dominos. I am an expert at flipping and making pizza, and I love to listen to rap I prefer listening to Lil Yachty or Kendrick Lamar. I am proud to wear my jacket for this outstanding organization
Hello, South Coast Region my name is Levi Bradley! I am from Templeton FFA in the San Luis Obispo Section. For my SAE project I raise and show market hogs and breeding gilts for fairs and other livestock shows. I grew up in Northern California, and then moved to Arizona when I was 13, and now I am thrilled to be back in the wonderful agricultural state of California. When I am not in my FFA jacket you can always find me at a golf course, memorizing livestock reasons, at the pig barn, or at work at Dominos. I am an expert at flipping and making pizza, and I love to listen to rap I prefer listening to Lil Yachty or Kendrick Lamar. I am proud to wear my jacket for this outstanding organization
Vice President - Santa Clara Section
Samuel van Rhijn
Hello South Coast Region FFA Members! My name is Samuel van Rhijn and I'm from the Sobrato FFA Chapter. I enjoy playing sports, hanging out with friends, and Boy Scouts. I have raised hogs, lambs, and even Chickens. I am hopefully going to be attending University of Wyoming majoring in Agricultural Business with a focus in Farm and Ranch Management. I am excited to have the chance to serve you, the South Coast, this upcoming year.
Hello South Coast Region FFA Members! My name is Samuel van Rhijn and I'm from the Sobrato FFA Chapter. I enjoy playing sports, hanging out with friends, and Boy Scouts. I have raised hogs, lambs, and even Chickens. I am hopefully going to be attending University of Wyoming majoring in Agricultural Business with a focus in Farm and Ranch Management. I am excited to have the chance to serve you, the South Coast, this upcoming year.
Vice President - Monterey Bay Section
Mackenzie Hearne
Hi I'm Mackenzie Hearne! I am so excited for the opportunity to serve our amazing region, and cannot wait for this upcoming year. I love this organization and all the incredible opportunities it has given me. Alongside FFA, I enjoy playing softball, showing pigs, working for my family’s business, and being a member of Salinas Valley Fair's Jr Fair board. I absolutely love skiing, and have a passion for anything outdoors. I'm so very blessed to be a part of FFA, and to have become involved in this organization, it has truly shaped me into the person I am, and I hope to inspire others just as others have inspired me.
Hi I'm Mackenzie Hearne! I am so excited for the opportunity to serve our amazing region, and cannot wait for this upcoming year. I love this organization and all the incredible opportunities it has given me. Alongside FFA, I enjoy playing softball, showing pigs, working for my family’s business, and being a member of Salinas Valley Fair's Jr Fair board. I absolutely love skiing, and have a passion for anything outdoors. I'm so very blessed to be a part of FFA, and to have become involved in this organization, it has truly shaped me into the person I am, and I hope to inspire others just as others have inspired me.
Vice President - San Luis Obispo Section
Dean Hill
I am a student at Templeton High School who aside from school, likes to hang out with friends and play sports. I am involved in tennis and cross country, I will admit I am very slow though. I enjoy cracking jokes and playing Fortnite. My main goal as a leader is inspiration. I try to inspire and connect with those around me. I really just love my friends and family and they inspire me.
I am a student at Templeton High School who aside from school, likes to hang out with friends and play sports. I am involved in tennis and cross country, I will admit I am very slow though. I enjoy cracking jokes and playing Fortnite. My main goal as a leader is inspiration. I try to inspire and connect with those around me. I really just love my friends and family and they inspire me.
Vice President - Santa Barbara Section
Kayla Zalesny
Hey South Coast Region! My name is Kayla Zalesny and I'm from the Nipomo FFA Chapter. I show sheep and meat chickens at the Santa Barbara County Fair each summer. I am a professional milk spitter when it comes to judging dairy products with my talented team. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, riding my horse Scooter, and scouting out new delicious places to eat. I can't wait to meet all of you from the South Coast Region and learn about all of your exciting blue jacket stories!
Hey South Coast Region! My name is Kayla Zalesny and I'm from the Nipomo FFA Chapter. I show sheep and meat chickens at the Santa Barbara County Fair each summer. I am a professional milk spitter when it comes to judging dairy products with my talented team. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, riding my horse Scooter, and scouting out new delicious places to eat. I can't wait to meet all of you from the South Coast Region and learn about all of your exciting blue jacket stories!
Vice President - Ventura Section
Andrew Arroyo
Hey, what's up South Coast Region my name is Andrew Arroyo and I am so excited to be a Regional Officer this year. I am a 1st generation FFA member and enjoy what I do. I show market hogs at my county fair and enjoy breeding 5 sows that are back home. I am committed to serve in the FFA. Ghandi once said, " Be the change you wish to see in the world." That is my favorite quote and hope that you vote for me so I can serve all of you as a Regional Officer and get to meet you all. Hasta Luego!
Hey, what's up South Coast Region my name is Andrew Arroyo and I am so excited to be a Regional Officer this year. I am a 1st generation FFA member and enjoy what I do. I show market hogs at my county fair and enjoy breeding 5 sows that are back home. I am committed to serve in the FFA. Ghandi once said, " Be the change you wish to see in the world." That is my favorite quote and hope that you vote for me so I can serve all of you as a Regional Officer and get to meet you all. Hasta Luego!
