Bay/Coast Youth Summit

Fabulous Fireflies

Elora

My name is Elora and I am a facilitator at the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I am from Modoc County, and I am a member of New Pioneer 4-H. I love to act and I enjoy reading Stephen King novels. At school, I am in my school's band, the drama club, and academic decathlon. My favorite 4-H projects are sewing and shooting sports. After I graduate I plan to pursue a career in acting and hopefully I will go to a school in New York. 

Amelia

My name is Amelia and I am one of the facilitators at the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit this year. I am currently a sophomore at James Logan High School where I am part of the water polo and swim teams. I joined my 4-H club when I was 9 years old, and have enjoyed every second of my experiences in the program. I love raising market sheep and goats, baking, working shifts at our 4-H Cake Booth during Fair, and all of the leadership opportunities! I am also an Alameda County Ambassador for the 2022-23 4-H year, which is allowing me to give back to the amazing 4-H program. 

Leaping Lemurs

Jack

My name is Jack from Sonoma County. I will be a facilitator at the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I started in 4-H in 2017 and have enjoyed every minute of it. I am now the Vice President of my club and am so excited to be a facilitator this year. I raise many different species of animals including steers, sheep, pigs, goats and more.

Cassandra

My name is Cassandra and I am a facilitator at the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I'm from Modoc County, and I have been doing 4-H since 2015 and have developed a love of leadership and public speaking. These past two years, I have joined the High 4-H of my county and helped with any community service project I could. Outside of 4-H, I have been a teacher's assistant for 4th and 5th graders and a part of my academic decathlon team since freshman year. Currently, I am working towards getting my driver's permit and hanging out with my cat and dog.

Talented Tigers

Neha

My name is Neha and I am a facilitator for the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I am 14 years old and in 8th grade. I have been in Dublin 4-H for 4 years and I am a very active member of the club. In my club, I am the recreation leader and I lead the advanced baking project. I love taking part in community service and making the community a better place. Outside of 4-H I am part of leadership and CJSF (California Junior Scholastic Federation) at school and I do mixed martial arts and piano. 

Fynn

My name is Fynn and I am a facilitator for the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I am from San Mateo County and am part of San Carlos/Eaton Hills 4-H Club. I am very involved in my local 4-H through farm projects, leadership, presentations and public speaking, community service, archery, and other projects. I am the recreation leader for my club, so I lead games and activities to keep members engaged. I have enjoyed working on community service where I am able to improve my community through activities such as serving the homeless and working to maintain and preserve parks. Above all, I love being on the farm and working with my animals. I have raised many small animals such as rabbits and poultry and large animals such as lambs. This year I am raising a lamb, pig, turkeys, and chickens. On the farm I have been able to teach younger members about animals and help them raise their livestock for fair. Outside of 4-H, I am a freshman in high school and am also on a rock-climbing team. I am really looking forward to the Youth Summit as an opportunity to work with younger 4-H members and improve my leadership skills. 

Supreme Sloths

Kimberly

Hi, my name is Kimberly and I am a Facilitator for the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I have been involved in 4-H since the age of nine where I have developed many of my leadership skills. Outside of 4-H I am also involved in FFA where I go to leadership conferences all over the state of California. I am currently a senior at Hayfork High School in Trinity County. After high school I plan to attend a college in Oklahoma where I will be majoring in nursing.

Elliot

My name is Elliot and I am a facilitator at the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I've been a 4-H member for 8 years, over the course of which I developed my leadership skills through many leadership positions at club, county, and state level. 4-H has helped me expand my curiosity to find new hobbies and meet new people, which is how I discovered my love for rock climbing. I am currently in the process of starting a climbing project in my club which I have been president of for two years.

Hungry Hippos

Malia

My name is Malia and I am a facilitator for the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I have been involved in 4-H since I was nine years old where my love for leadership and animals has blossomed. As one of the Santa Clara County 4-H Ambassadors, I have participated in many county, regional, and statewide leadership events such as the State Leadership Conference as well as lead many projects for my club including a rabbit and cavy project. Through my projects, I work with youth on their public speaking skills, educate them on animal husbandry, and the difference in breeds of rabbits and cavies. In addition to working with youth, I show my rabbits and cavies at shows in my county fair, state fair, and other breed-sanctioned shows. Outside of 4-H, I work with my school's leadership team to plan and coordinate school dances, rallies, clubs, fundraisers, and more. I am thrilled to be a member of the facilitator team this year and plan a fun and unforgettable summit.

Shriya

Hello! My name is Shriya. I am 14 years old and I am from Alameda County. I’m so excited to be a part of the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit facilitator team this year! This is currently my 7th year in the Dublin 4-H club, and I love making use of all the opportunities my club provides me with. I enjoy participating in community service activities and different projects my club has to offer. I am currently the club's recording secretary, and I am the junior leader of the beginners baking project. Outside of 4-H, I am a part of my schools leadership committee, I do competitive gymnastics and speech and debate. I am looking forward to seeing all of you at the youth summit!

Positive Pangolins

Melody

My name is Melody and I am a facilitator at the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I’m 16 years old and I've been involved in 4-H since the age of nine, where I have discovered a passion for leadership and agriculture through the High 4-H team and the junior livestock show board that I am a part of. Some things I've done to acquire leadership skills have been being President of my 4-H club and rabbit leader for my club. Outside of 4-H, I like to show horses as well as rabbits, and I spend my free time working around the ranch and helping out where it is needed. Some fun facts about me are I've lived on a ranch my whole life, I showed horses for seven years, and I've showed rabbits for six years.

Sama

Hi everyone, my name is Sama and I am 14 years old. I am a facilitator at the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I come from Alameda County and take part in Dublin 4-H which I have been in for four years. In my club I am currently the Healthy Living Officer and leading the photography project. I enjoy baking, watching movies, traveling and spending time with family and friends. I am looking forward to being a Youth Summit Facilitator this year. 

Frolicking Froglets

Peyton

Hi! My name is Peyton and I am a Facilitator at this year’s 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I am a 4-Her from El Dorado County. I am 14 years old, and I do poultry in 4-H. I am a Varsity tennis player and I love reading murder mysteries!

Avery

My name is Avery, and I'm 14 years old. I am a facilitator at the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I am from Contra Costa County. I have been the teen/junior leader for the sewing project for 4 years, and have been a 4-H member for 8 years. I love writing poetry, songs, and stories, and playing my ukulele. I do acrobatics, parkour, rock climbing, and I teach aerial silks. I enjoy meeting new people and spending time with my friends. 

Laid Back Leopards

Victor

I’m Victor, I'm currently in 9th grade and I have been in 4-H for the past 8 years since I was 6 years old. I am from Alameda County and will be a facilitator at the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. While I haven't been involved in 4-H as much as many others have been, I have in the past been an officer for my 4-H club and have been in several leadership positions in and outside of 4-H.

Kyle

My name is Kyle and I am a facilitator at this year's 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I have been enrolled in 4-H since I was five, but before then I attended general meetings and other 4-H activities with my sister and my mother, who was a part of 4-H when she was younger. During those activities, I found my liking for large animals and leadership. Currently, I am one of the County Ambassadors in Santa Clara County, and with that position, I lead and interact with youth in many ways. But being in that position, I also want to grow my county and bring it new ideas that can be found in other counties and on a state level.

Curious Capybaras

Nikolas

My name is Nikolas and I’m excited to be a facilitator at the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I have been in 4-H for 7 years and I am currently a Santa Clara County 4-H Ambassador.  I got my start in 4-H through various livestock projects before branching out to wider leadership roles throughout my county and state, including by representing the state of California at the 2022 National 4-H Conference in DC.  Outside of 4-H, I teach at a sailing and windsurfing summer camp and enjoy spending time outdoors. 

Ian Camacho

Hi! I’m Ian and I’m a facilitator at the 2023 Bay/Coast Youth Summit. I’m a 4-Her from Modoc County. I’m excited to see everyone at the Summit!

Virtual Youth Summit

Kooky Koalas

Lana

Hello, my name is Lana and I am one of the 2023 Virtual Youth Summit facilitators! I have been in 4-H for eight years, and am a Madera County T-LAW. Through my experiences in 4-H, I have developed a love for creativity and nature, and specifically a love for art. I currently attend a college-prep high school and love learning about these interests!

Siena

Hi, my name is Siena and I’m a youth facilitator for the 2023 Virtual Youth Summit. 4-H has allowed me to develop a love for animals through projects such as Veterinary Science, and take on many leadership roles in such a short amount of time, such as serving on Contra Costa County’s Incentives and Recognition Board and being my club’s VP of Membership. Being a teen leader for my club’s Outdoor Adventures and Nutrition & Food Science projects, has helped to make me more confident and comfortable with public speaking. Outside of 4-H, I enjoy hanging out with friends, reading, and playing golf. I can’t wait to meet you all at the Summit!

Persistent Panthers

Allison

My name is Allison and I am a facilitator for the 2023 Virtual Youth Summit. I am from Alameda County. I have been a part of 4-H since 2020, and my favorite projects are gardening and woodworking. Most recently, I have gotten involved with our club's leadership project, where I organize and facilitate activities and events for our 4-H club members. Outside of 4-H, I've designed and hosted a week-long summer camp for junior high schoolers, which is geared towards making career exploration fun! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, baking, and improvising on the piano. 

Mikayla

Hi! My name is Mikayla, I’m from Contra Costa County and I am part of the 2023 Virtual Youth Summit this year! Some things that you should know a little about me is that I love to cook and bake, and I participate in MANY activities both in and out of 4-H. I started 4-H when I was nine and I absolutely love it. Some projects that I have been in are advanced (and beginning) vet science, a couple art projects, hiking, photography, and a variety of food projects. This year I’m a teen leader for advanced vet science, and I’m one of my county’s County Ambassadors. Outside of 4-H, I’m a swimmer, golfer (I’ve been on my school’s JV team for the past two years), and I participate in advanced courses. I can’t wait to meet y’all soon!

Peaceful Pandas

Sharva

Hello, my name is Sharva. I am a facilitator for the 2023 Virtual Youth Summit. I am fourteen years old in ninth grade! I live in Alameda County. I have joined 4-H this year and want to spread awareness about climate change. I would like to contribute in any way that I can! I have done community service, and enjoy playing basketball in my free time.

Nikolas

My name is Nikolas and I’m a facilitator for the 2023 Virtual Youth Summit. This is my fourth year in Tassajara 4-H which is in Contra Costa County. Some things that I do for my 4-H club are teaching youth about Robotics and Archery. I’m also a Co-Civic Engagement Officer for our club. Additionally, outside of 4-H I play competitive soccer for high school and league.

Southern Youth Summit

Jovial Jaguars

Emily

My name is Emily and I am a facilitator at the 2023 Southern Youth Summit. I am 15 years old and a freshman in high school. I have been in Agoura 4-H in Los Angeles County since I was nine. I am the teen project leader in our club’s sewing project. I also used to be the teen project leader for the baking project. A fun fact about me is that I love bees.

Rhett

My name is Rhett and I am a facilitator for the 2023 Southern Youth Summit. I have been involved in 4-H since the age of nine. In Imperial County, I have been involved in the leadership project, as well as the cattle and dog projects, participating in and working as a junior and teen leader. I have served many officer roles at the club unit level and am currently President. I have also been an Imperial County Ambassador for the past two years and currently serve as a youth mentor. Outside of 4-H, I enjoy various sports, traveling and was recently voted "Most Adventurous" by my high school class of 2023. After high school graduation, I plan to attend University of Kansas to study communications & sports broadcasting. 

Magnificent Monkeys

James

My name is James from Orange County and I am a facilitator for the 2023 Southern Youth Summit. I have been in 4-H for 8 years, since I was 7 years old, and I love doing anything related to computers. I enjoy messing around with computer hardware, making electronic circuits, and most of all, gaming. If you want to discuss anything computer related, make sure to come find me! I am looking forward to meeting you guys soon!

Carter

My name is Carter and I'm 15 years old. I am a San Diego County 4-H member, and this year I will be a facilitator at the 2023 Southern Youth Summit. I've been a member of 4-H for almost 10 years. I've shown a variety of small animals and participated in Art and Design Day as well as Presentation Day. I've enjoyed my time as a camper at Junior Leadership Camp and I look forward to supporting campers as a Youth Facilitator.

Stunning Snakes

Kaitlyn

My name is Kaitlyn and I will be one of the teen facilitators for the 2023 Southern Youth Summit. I am from Imperial County and have been a member of Magnolia 4-H for six years. I have held many different officer positions, and this year I am my club's reporter. I have also raised and shown livestock for our county fair. My favorite projects in 4H are arts and crafts and leadership because both let me be creative and also work with others. My other hobbies include tennis, listening to music and spending time with my friends. 

Aidan

Hello, my name is Aidan. I am a facilitator at the 2023 Southern Youth Summit. I have been in 4-H since I was 8 years old. Some of my favorite projects have been fly tying, camping, and the cooking project in Orange County. I am grateful to 4-H for developing my leadership skills and meeting new friends. Through 4-H, I have developed a passion for community service and sustainability. In addition, I am a sophomore in high school. My hobbies include basketball, running, and world history. You can catch me watching the NBA or World Cup when in season. See you at the Summit!

Charismatic Chameleons

Abigail

Hello! My name is Abigail, I’m eighteen years old and I’m from Riverside County. I am a facilitator at the 2023 Southern Youth Summit. This is my eleventh year in 4-H and my favorite projects in 4-H are Miniature horses and Archery. I’ve been club president for the past five years, this is my second year as the County Ambassador Youth Coach and I was one of the Head Counselor’s for the Riverside County 4-H summer camp this past summer. I’m currently a student at Mt. San Jacinto College and I’m majoring in Biology. A fun fact about me is that I have two miniature horses that I show, and I love camping at the beach and going surfing!

Tyler

Hi! I’m Tyler Overstreet and I’m a facilitator at the 2023 Southern Youth Summit. I’m a 4-Her from San Diego County. I’m excited to see everyone at the Summit!