Teen Council Provides Youth With Statewide Leadership Experience
A host of research studies have found that youth with leadership experience have advantages later in life, including cognitive ability, salary, and gender equity. UConn 4-H, which is a program administered by UConn Extension, understands how important leadership experience is, and its programs assist youth in acquiring leadership experience, along with knowledge, and life skills. Read the article on UConn Today.
Rylee
Hi everyone! My name is Rylee J. and I am your President for the 2024-2025 UConn 4-H Teen Council! This is my second year serving on the Teen Council. I have been a member of Tolland County 4-H for 11 years now. My main projects are camelids, small engines, leadership, and community service. 4-H has been one of the biggest parts of my life for as long as I can remember. It has taught me so many amazing and important life skills that I hope I can share with another 4-Hers.
Zuzanna
Hi everyone! My name is Zuzanna Rogowski, and I will be representing the 4-H Teen Council as your 2024-2025 Vice President. It is my sixth year in 4-H and my projects are based around leadership and my school club! I can’t wait to make new memories and help this year’s teen council serve the community!
Cassidy
Hi! My name is Cassidy B., and I will be representing New London County as the 2024-25 UConn 4-H Teen Council’s Secretary!! This is my eighth year in 4-H, and my projects include citizenship, leadership, community service, and sheep🐑. I cannot wait to see what our amazing group is able to accomplish this year!!
Fiona
Hello everyone! My name is Fiona Nelson, and I will be serving as the Teen Council Treasurer for 2024-2025. This is my first year serving on Teen Council, but I am in my eighth year of 4-H. I show dairy and pet goats with Westmoor 4-H club. I’m looking forward to a great year!
Tahlia
Hello! My name is Tahlia W. I am this year’s publicity co-chair, and this is my ninth year in 4-H. My projects are public speaking, dairy cows, beef cows and bore goats! My favorite 4-H memory is attending the National 4-H Dairy Conference in Madison, Wisconsin and I am so excited to be working with this year’s teen council.
Phineas
Hello everyone! My name is Phineas S., and this is my ninth year in 4-H with New London County and my first year on the UConn 4-H Teen Council as one of the two Publications Officers. I began my journey at ten years old with my first week of 4-H camp, and since then, I’ve had opportunities to grow as a leader and a friend. I’m a passionate photographer and am excited to bring those skills to help document and promote all of Connecticut 4-H. From my time as a Junior Leader of NLC 4H Camp to representing Connecticut as a 4-H Teen Ambassador in Washington, D.C., 4-H has taught me invaluable skills in leadership, resilience, and giving back to the community. I’m looking forward to an incredible year with all of you!