The National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow elected five students — from Arkansas, Texas, and Wisconsin — to serve as 2022-23 officers until July 2023. The new team will lead over 400 student and associate members in opportunities to learn and grow in agricultural communications.

President: Michelle Stangler

Michelle Stangler is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls studying agricultural marketing communications and journalism with a minor in agricultural business. Michelle was born and raised on a small dairy farm in Watertown, Wisconsin and now has a few chickens. Active in both 4-H and FFA, she spent time volunteering, competing, and serving as a state FFA officer in 2019-2020.

While in college, Michelle has become involved with Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow with ambitions to grow the organization. She is also an active student member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting alongside campus organizations including Collegiate Farm Bureau and the campus radio station WRFW.

After experiences in broadcasting, communications, and marketing through programs and internships, she is more inspired to continue sharing the positive stories of agriculture. She hopes to have her own business one day connecting consumers to agriculture in direct marketing while continuing to freelance.

In addition to her love for agriculture, Michelle enjoys giving back to the community, traveling, and being with family.

Vice President: Jace Wilkey

Jace Wilkey is a junior at Texas A&M University majoring in agricultural communications and journalism. Jace is from West Texas and was active in his FFA chapter where he exhibited livestock, attended regional competitions, and served as a district officer. Having raised sheep and goats on a ranch throughout his childhood, Jace developed a deep appreciation and understanding of agriculture.

Jace is an active member and fundraising chair of the Texas A&M Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow chapter. He is also a peer mentor for the Aggie Gateway to Success program, a pathway for prospective students during the summer semester. Here, he works directly with freshmen by leading lectures, organizing on and off-campus events, and coordinating potential media approaches. In his spare time, Jace enjoys writing, playing disc golf, cooking, and hiking.

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