The youth voice of Missouri 4-H

The 2025 4-H State Council group

In coordination with the Missouri 4-H Center for Youth Development, the Council’s charge is to represent youth interests throughout the state of Missouri in matters of policy and programming so that the educational and developmental needs of Missouri 4-H’ers may best be addressed by state, regional, and county 4-H faculty and staff. This group of youth leaders assist in the planning and implementation of the state flagship event for the Missouri 4-H Program: State 4-H Congress. In addition, State 4-H Council members represent Missouri 4-H at the annual Missouri State Fair and the various events throughout the year. To request State 4-H Council members for your event, please see the Qualtrics link below.

The State 4-H Council is composed of the Board of Directors and Regional Representatives. During Missouri 4-H Week each year, 4-H’ers across the state vote to elect the Board of Directors. Regional Representatives are voted on by youth in their respective Extension Region.

State 4-H Council directory

Board of Directors

 

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Kelsey Carter profile shot
Kelsey Carter

President

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Lillian Gooch profile shot
Lilliann Gooch

Vice President

State Representatives

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Kaycie Hollrah profile shot
Kaycie Hollrah

State Representative

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Alana Kimmons profile shot
Alana Kimmons

State Representative

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Morgan Nelson profile shot
Morgan Nelson

State Representative

Regional Representatives

 

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Sadie Jackson profile shot
Sadie Jackson

Northeast

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Wyatt Covey profile shot
Wyatt Covey

Northwest

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Grady Ruehling profile shot
Grady Ruehling

Southeast

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Caydance Welters profile shot
Caydance Welters

Southwest

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Alexis Kimani profile image
Alexis Kimani

Urban East

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Delaney Duncan profile image
Delaney Duncan

West Central

Advisors

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Julianna Thrasher

Advisor

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Megan Kershner, STATE 4-H LEADERSHIP & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EDUCATOR
Megan Kershner

Coordinator

State 4-H Council resources

State 4-H Council elections

State 4-H Council Appearances

Use the link below to request State 4-H Council Member appearances. Please provide the date, time, location, purpose, and State 4-H Council Member’s role in the event. For questions, please contact Megan Kershner at mkershner@missouri.edu.

Request form