Meet the Tulare FFA Officer Team!

As the 2024–2025 Tulare FFA Officer team prepares for the year to come, we look forward to the opportunity to serve this unique chapter. This organization has the ability to impact and direct many lives. Our goal as an officer team is to help students develop a passion in life, advance into well-rounded leaders, encourage individuals outside their comfort zone, and ultimately push students to their full potential. As our goal is to help students reach their full potential and achieve success, our team has decided on the theme of “Fields of Opportunity, Seeds of Success.”

In order to cultivate success, we will make it our priority to make personal connections with each member. By making special connections, we will be able to create stories that will last a lifetime. In order to create stories and truly “Fields of Opportunity, Seeds of Success,” we recommend that you always keep an open mind and try new things. While trying these new experiences, it is important to work hard and remain focused through dedication and determination. Through this journey, we hope to show students the endless opportunities that this organization has for each and every student.

Now that we are getting back in the swing of things, it is more important than ever to defy boundaries and get out of our comfort zones. The unprecedented events of this last year have allowed for a unique season of growth and development. The changes have compelled us to get uncomfortable and face each challenge head-on. In the coming year, we as officers hope to promote the adaptation of each and every member of this modern-day society. By cultivating success, they will have the tools necessary to become successful despite the challenges they may face.

Tulare FFA, it’s up to you to decide how you will face the coming year. We hope you will embrace the changes, create stories, and join us in “Fields of Opportunity, Seeds of Success.”

President Lilyanah Ribeiro

Hello everyone! My name is Lilyanah Ribeiro and I am your 2024–2025 Chapter President! I am a senior at Tulare Western High School where I am a dancer and cheerleader. Growing up on a dairy farm, I've always had a passion for agriculture. This will be my fourth and final year in Tulare FFA. Over the past three years, I served as the Greenhand Treasurer, chapter chaplain, and Growing Leaders VP. I participated in creed speaking, prepared public speaking, grapevine pruning, the dairy show team, agriculture issues, and opening and closing. I also had the privilege of serving as the Sequoia Section Vice President last year and am serving as president this upcoming year. Outside of FFA, I am an involved member of my community and am this year's District 5 Dairy Princess! I love listening to Zach Bryan and spending time with my family and friends. I am excited to share what this amazing team has in store for this year!

Building Communities Vice President Madelyn Movsesian

Hello! My name is Madelyn Movsesian. I am attending my senior year at Tulare Western and will be playing volleyball this fall. I will be serving as the 2024–2025 Chapter Building Communities Vice President! This year will be my third year serving on our chapter officer team and my fourth and final year in Tulare FFA. I will be participating in Opening and Closing, Dairy Product Judging, Vine Judging, and Vine Pruning. Outside of FFA, I will be serving as the District 5 South Alternate Dairy Princess. In my free time, I love to hang out with my friends and family, listen to music, and shop! I am incredibly excited to work with my fellow officers and strive to be as active as possible in FFA. I cannot wait to build friendships and see what this year has in store!

Growing Leaders Vice President Jesslyn Barnett

Hello everyone! My name is Jesslyn Barnett and I will be serving as your 2024–2025 Tulare FFA Chapter Growing Leaders Vice President! This is my second year on the officer team and I am so excited for another year! I am currently a junior at Tulare Western High School. My passion for agriculture sparked when I began helping my older sister with her market pig for Tulare FFA just a few years ago. I have participated in being the Chapter Chaplain officer, the sheep and goat show team, vine pruning team, and this year I plan on being more involved in other CDEs/LDEs. Outside of FFA, I love playing volleyball, hanging out with my friends, and playing with my animals. You will come to learn that I have a special love for my cat! This year I strive to bring all that I know and have learned over the years to this chapter in hopes that it will do good to those who need it. I can't wait to see what I can do for this year!

Strengthening Agriculture Vice President Julia Van Scyoc

Hi everyone! My name is Julia Van Scyoc, I have been in FFA since my freshman year and it has really grown my passion and appreciation for agriculture. Over the past three years, I have been involved in creed, the growing leaders and building communities committees, opening and closing, Citrus judging, job interview, and AG Issues. Outside of FFA, I am in the Pre-Medical Academy, cheer, and dance. I am also involved in other Portuguese activities, which include Tulare's Luso American Youth Council, the marcha, and carnaval. I am very passionate about my culture and I even represented Tulare in the Azores this past summer. When I'm not busy I love to swim, dance, spend time with family and friends, and go to Dutch or Starbucks! I can't wait to get more involved and build friendships through FFA. I am so excited to see what this year holds for our chapter!

Secretary Ezekiel Ceballos

Hello everyone! My name is Ezekiel Ceballos Valenzuela and I will be serving as the 2024–2025 Chapter Secretary! This will be my first year as a chapter officer. I am a junior at Tulare Western and am part of the Varsity Water Polo team. I'm a very active FFA member and I participate in many LDE and CDE teams such as Citrus Judging, Job Interview, and more throughout the year. I show Beef Market Steers and Holstein Dairy heifers at the fair. My passion for FFA and agriculture is very profound and I hope to be able to grow not only my passion but my knowledge and leadership skills as an Officer. Outside of FFA, I am involved in multiple organizations such as the Tulare County Farm Bureau, the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, and the Tulare Water Polo Club. I am a volunteer at the Tulare County Museum. I am also very involved with my church St.Aloysius. I enjoy spending my time with my friends and family and enjoy going to church and playing water polo.

Treasurer Madison Dutto

Hello Everyone! My name is Madison Dutto, and I will be serving as your 2024–2025 Chapter Treasurer! This is my first year serving as an officer, and I am so excited to work with our members and fellow officer team. I am a junior at Tulare Union High School and I have participated in multiple FFA events such as Water Issues, Prepared Public Speaking, Agriculture Issues, and the Sheep and Goat Show Team. Outside of FFA, I am involved in the Tulare Union Swim and Water Polo teams, along with the Tulare Union CSF club. I love to read and spend time with my family. I am so excited for this year, and hope to make it amazing for all of us!

Reporter Alyse Hernandez

Hey everyone, my name is Alyse Hernandez and I will be serving as your Chapter Reporter for the 2024–2025 school year! I am a junior at Tulare Western High School and this will be my first year being an FFA Officer. This past year, I have been involved in CDEs and LDEs such as Citrus Judging, Horse Judging, and Job Interview. In addition to this, my SAE project is my market goat, Nugget, which I will be showing at the fair. Outside of FFA, I love playing golf and I am proud to be a member of the Tulare Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Program. I am very excited to be a part of the officer team and make this year memorable!

Sentinel Eva Gomes

Hello! My name is Eva Gomes, I am an incoming sophomore at Tulare Western and I am so excited to be your 2024–2025 Tulare FFA sentinel. Last year I served as the Greenhand reporter and competed in Dairy Products, Opening and Closing, and Creed. This year I plan on participating in Dairy Products, Prepared Public Speaking, and Ag Issues. Outside of FFA, I am a confirmation candidate, a Tulare Western Cheerleader and I enjoy baking for my friends and family. I am so excited to get to know the chapter this year!

Parliamentarian Zoey Yenigues

Hi everyone! My name is Zoey Yenigues and I will be your 2024–2025 chapter parliamentarian. I am currently a sophomore at Tulare Union. This is my second year in the FFA program and I have found so many new friends and opportunities. I have been a part of citrus judging, Creed, Big, and was 2023–2024 Greenhand Sentinel, and am hoping to do even more this year. Outside of FFA, I am on Tulare Union's tennis team and intermediate dance team. I love music, especially Noah Kahan, and hanging out with family and friends. I can't wait to help lead this chapter with my fellow officers!

Historian Madison Garrison

Hi everyone! My name is Madison Garrison and I will be serving as your 2024–2025 Chapter Historian. I am currently a sophomore at Tulare Western. This is my first time on the chapter officer team. My passion for agriculture started my summer going into high school when I began to show. My freshman year I was introduced to various opportunities that FFA had to offer. I participated in different CDEs/LDEs such as CREED speaking, Opening and Closing, BIG, the Beef Show team, and Nursery/Landscape. I also served as the Greenhand Vice President and received the Blue Jacket Bonanza Scholarship. Outside of FFA, I am a dancer and volleyball player. I am extremely excited to grow with my fellow officers, build friendships, and make a difference. I can't wait to get this year started and see where it takes us.

Chaplain Juleydy Monje

Hi everyone! I am Juleydy Monje and I'm excited to serve as your 2024–2025 Tulare FFA Chapter Chaplain! I am currently a Tulare Western sophomore and this will be my first year on the officer team. Through Tulare FFA, I have developed multiple skills. I have participated in multiple CDEs/LDEs like Opening and Closing, Cotton Judging, Vine Pruning, Creed, BIG, and Ag Mechanics. I have shown Beef Cattle at the Tulare County Fair for two years. I had the opportunity to serve as 2023–2024 Greenhand President which has helped me pave my way through FFA. Outside of FFA, I am involved in school clubs like SOPAS, Mecha, and CSF, where I serve as the CSF Treasurer. Something I'm excited about this year is being part of the TJUHSD Advanced Dance Team! I love listening to music, watching horror movies, and roller skating. I am so thrilled about this year to meet new people and gain new experiences! I can't wait to see this chapter grow!