2020-2021 Regional Officers
President- Sophia Silacci
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Hey South Coast! I’m Sophia Silacci from the San Luis Obispo FFA Chapter. I love competing in public speaking contests within the FFA and have traveled to National Convention to compete in Parliamentary Procedure. Outside of FFA I love to play golf and softball, volunteer at my church, hang out with family and friends, and lay on the floor with my doggo.
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Secretary- Ryan Painter, Santa Ynez
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What’s up FFA members! My name is Ryan Painter and I am currently repping my third year in the blue and gold for Santa Ynez High School. Through FFA, I participate in public speaking, leadership conferences, and judging teams! Whenever I am not serving the FFA, you can catch me at concerts, shopping, or even singing in the shower! I am so excited for this year to come and so hyped to get to include young members into the FFA! Go blue and gold!
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Vice President, Santa Clara- Taryn Wright, Hollister
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How’s it going South Coast Region, my name is Taryn Wright and I'm from Hollister FFA in the Santa Clara Section! My favorite part of FFA is the speaking competitions and Livestock Judging. When I'm not busy doing FFA Activities, you can find me traveling across the United States attending and showing at livestock shows or in the gym getting those gains! I’m very excited for what this upcoming year has to offer!
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Vice President, Monterey Bay- Kelsey Richardson, Soledad
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What's up South Coast Region! My name is Kelsey Richardson from the Soledad FFA chapter. I am a swine and beef showman at my local fair and have competed in a variety of speaking competitions. My passion for this organization began the second I stepped into my first Ag class freshman year and grows more and more with every event I attend. In my free time I love to swim, go camping with my family and laugh with friends! All of my favorite memories have been made in my blue corduroy and I can't wait to make more with you all this year!
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Vice President, San Luis Obispo- Cody Kuster, Templeton
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Hey y’all my name is Cody Kuster and I am ready to serve you. I am very energetic and am ready to have a blast. I show sheep and hogs at the Salinas Valley Fair and California Mid-State Fair. I attend Templeton High School and am on the track team. I do nursery landscape and job interview.
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Vice President, Santa Barbara- Marc Cabeliza, Pioneer Valley
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Hey South Coast Region, I’m Marc Cabeliza. I’m from Pioneer Valley FFA. I have participated in Creed, Impromptu, Prepared, and Parliamentary Procedure. I’ve also raised a market lamb for the past 3 years at the Santa Barbara County Fair. Outside of FFA, I play basketball and Volleyball and I’m part of the AVID program in my school.
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Vice President, Ventura- Anahi Chavez, Santa Paula
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Hey y’all! My name is Anahi Chavez and I’m from the Santa Paula FFA chapter in the Ventura section. I as well as many others can consider me the most active member within my class. Although I’ve never had the opportunity to raise animals, I’ve got to have the opportunity to be involved in all the other leadership building activities offered in my section. FFA is built off the idea of diversity in students as well as activities. I strive my hardest to make this message known and change the many mindsets that underestimate this incredible organization. As much as I love wearing my official FFA uniform, I also adore wearing my volleyball jersey. I’ve participated in almost every convention, conference, contest, and now serving as one of your South Coast Regional officers. I hope my next destination is meeting you all!
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Vice President, Los Angeles- Jordan Uggla, Canoga Park
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Hello, my name is Jordan Uggla from the Canoga Park Chapter, and what excites me the most about FFA is the passion found in it. Of how every member loves to be involved in FFA activities and the dedication they put into the effort of trying their hardest in FFA. My passions outside of FFA include figure skating, playing the violin, and spending time with mentors, friends, and family.
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Treasurer- Alic Aurigac, Templeton
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What's crackin' South Coast! I'm Alic Aurignac from the Templeton FFA Chapter. Let me tell you a little about myself. Inside of FFA, I show lambs as my SAE project and I also participate in Vine Pruning, Nursery Landscape, and Prepared Public Speaking. In my free time you can catch me scuba diving, cooking, playing spike ball, baking, reading, or playing video games. I also run cross country and play golf. I have a passion for this organization and cannot wait to share it with all of you! Oh yeah, and I like making jokes (The sentence before this one is not a joke fyi).
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Reporter- Faith Swope, Nipomo
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What’s up South Coast Region, my name is Faith Swope and I am from the Nipomo FFA Chapter. Whenever I’m not in my school’s Ag Department, I’ll either be at cheer practice or in my car jamming out to some throwback Taylor Swift songs. However most of my time goes into FFA, like my CDE/LDE practices or even just hanging out with my amazing Ag Teachers. I can’t wait to get to know everyone!
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Sentinel-Elizabeth Pantoja, Pioneer Valley
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What’s up, South Coast Region! My name is Elizabeth Pantoja, and I am from the Pioneer Valley FFA Chapter in the Santa Barbara Section. In my Blue Jacket I partake in my chapter’s Citrus Judging Team, Speaking Competitions, and events in my community. In my free time if I am not practicing for a competition, working with my SAE project, or working at The Patch Santa Maria a student ran agri-tourism event. You can find me by the lake fishing with my siblings, or in my room napping with my family dog Luna! I am honored and excited to be serving all of you talented individuals! I hope to meet as many of you as possible! GO SOUTH COAST!!!
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2019 - 2020 Regional Officers
President - Dean Hill, Templeton
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What's up everyone! My name is Dean Hill and I am from the Templeton FFA chapter. I am highly involved in FFA, but I also participate in many other activities. I am a captain of both my tennis and cross country team. I really enjoy laughing and making others laugh. My favorite thing to do is hang out with my friends and watch movies. I am really looking forward to an opportunity to serve others and have a good time while doing it!
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Secretary - Nick Vasquez, Pioneer Valley
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What's up everybody! My name is Nick Vasquez and I'm from the Pioneer Valley FFA Chapter. In the FFA Organization I have in competed in various speaking competitions and career development events. Outside of FFA, I spend most of my time on the baseball field creating new skills and helping my team out. On my free time, I volunteer at a Pumpkin Patch, a student driven organization where they develop relationships with the community. I have shown a market swine the past two years at the Santa Barbara County Fair. I am so glad to be a part of such an amazing region and look forward to the future!
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Vice President, Santa Clara - Alexandria Ramirez, Hollister
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My name is Alexandria Ramirez and I am a member of the Hollister FFA chapter. I have been an active member in the FFA since my freshman year, and I got involved with the help and guidance of older members. Throughout my years in FFA I have raised livestock animals, participated in many contests at chapter, section and region levels, an attended many conferences. My favorite part about FFA is getting to meet new people who share the same interests in me and inspire me to be the best leader I can.
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Vice President, Monterey Bay - Faith Head, King City
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My name is Faith Head from the King City FFA chapter. In my spare time besides FFA, I like to help out my school's volleyball team with the book as well as participate in swim for a spring sport. I am so excited to serve as a regional officer this year for this amazing region. For extracurriculars in FFA, I am raising a goat as well as help with the floral subscriptions for my Floral design class. I like to either be outdoors and have fun or just sit inside my house and read a book all nice and cozy. For this year, I hope to inspire others as others have inspired me to do so.
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Vice President, San Luis Obispo - Isaac Lopez, Shandon
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Hey South Coast! My name is Isaac Lopez and I'm from the Shandon FFA Chapter in the San Luis Obispo Section. I am currently a junior and love to show market lambs, participate in various leadership conferences, and compete in public speaking. My SAE is an Agricultural Education project in which I teach junior high & elementary agricultural-related courses. I love to watch movies, listen to my favorite albums, and spend time with my friends around town. I am extremely invested in historical fiction and foreign-culture books. I'm so excited to have the opportunity to serve the region and grow more in the FFA organization.
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Vice President, Santa Barbara - Miguel Perez, Pioneer Valley
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Hey everyone! My name is Miguel Perez and I have been devoted to the FFA for 3 years. Within the FFA I have raised market poultry and swine at my local fair. I also partake in my chapters citrus team. In my free time I like to go hiking and see beautiful nature while enjoying quality time with the people around me. I am so excited to have been given this opportunity and can’t wait to show everyone my true authentic self in hope of return!
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Vice President, Ventura - Julia Fernandez, Santa Paula
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Hey there South Coast Region! My name is Julia Fernandez and I'm part of the Santa Paula FFA chapter. My SAE projects include raising market goats for my local county fair and selling eggs from my 5 hens. I may only be 5'1" but I love playing basketball. I also love meeting new people and hope to have the opportunity to meet all of the members of South Coast Region before I graduate
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Vice President at Large - Dionysius Clark, Lompoc
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My name is Dionysius Clark I am 17 years old. I was born in Chicago Illinois and raised in Lompoc California. I am on the Lompoc Chapter farm power team. Long car rides and sing alongs are my favorite hobby, Outside of FFA I compete in track and field, I have a pet bunny named Gambino. I enjoy cooking with my mom on Saturday mornings and am proud to call California FFA my home.
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Treasurer - Sergio Segura, Pioneer Valley
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Whats up guys, I'm Sergio Segura from the Pioneer Valley Chapter. I have been involved in FFA since freshman year and have participated in the Creed, impromptu, and Extemporaneous and also part of my schools livestock judging team. If I were to be elected I would focus on giving back to you guys and creating experiences you guys will never forget! Outside of FFA, I play volleyball and love hanging out with my friends and doing random adventures. I can't wait to meet each and everyone of you guys!
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Reporter - Sophia Silacci, San Luis Obispo
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I am Sophia Silacci from the San Luis Obispo FFA Chapter. I am currently serving as the Sentinel on my chapter officer team, and also serve as the current SLO Sectional Reporter. I am conducting an agriscience research project at the Cal Poly Dairy which I hope to enter into competitions this following school year. I have placed third in the nation for Novice Parliamentary Procedure, which is called Conduct of Chapter Meetings at the national level. I have also participated in Creed and Impromptu speaking. Outside of school and FFA, I play on my high school's softball and golf teams and am an active member in my church community. I love to spend time with my family and friends, and I really love chewing gum.
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Sentinel - Marissa Arias, Pioneer Valley
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Hi there my name is Marissa Arias and I have been apart of the FFA for two years now. I have participated in multiple CDE's and attended many conferences such as GLC, COLC, MFE, 2018 California State Conference and National Convention. Along with FFA I participate in my schools track and soccer team. During the spring and summer i spend many hours a day on me SAE Swine project for my local county fair. I am extremely excited to be given the chance to serve our amazing region.
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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!
