Texas FFA Executive Director Named to the National FFA Board of Directors
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | Author: Texas FFA News
Jennifer Jackson was recently named to the National FFA Board of Directors. She is serving as the NASAE representative, representing the Western Region.
Jackson, who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Texas FFA Association, brings experience in leadership and youth development, making her a perfect fit for a board whose goal is to enhance the lives of youth through agricultural education. Her commitment to values-based leadership and initiating positive change within associations will help shape the conversations and connections that are needed to continue making extraordinary long-term differences in the lives of students and inspiring confidence in a new generation of agriculturists.
"I am deeply honored to serve on the National FFA Board of Directors," said Jackson. "This organization has shaped my life and career, and I am passionate about developing and improving opportunities that inspire and prepare the next generation of agricultural leaders. I look forward to working alongside my fellow board members to strengthen FFA’s impact nationwide, empowering students to lead with confidence and make a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond."
Previously, she served as the Texas FFA Student Recognition and Scholarship Coordinator and an agricultural science teacher and FFA advisor for 15 years. Her tenure includes serving on numerous appointed state and national advisory committees pertaining to agricultural science and career and technical education.
"We are excited that Jennifer Jackson has been selected to serve on the National FFA Board of Directors,” said Ray Pieniazek, Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Executive Director and Texas FFA Association Board Member. “She has proven successful in leading the Texas FFA Association momentum in an upward direction and continues to place the needs of all FFA members and agricultural education students first.”
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About Texas FFA Association
The Texas FFA is the nation’s largest state FFA association with a membership of more than 177,000 individuals. FFA gives students the opportunity to apply practical agriculture-based classroom knowledge to real world experiences through local, state, and national competitions and programs. For more information please visit www.texasffa.org.
About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,027,200 student members as part of 9,235 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.
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