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Chase Summerville
- Location: Amarillo, Texas
- Education: Business Administration, Midway University
- Career: Sales Associate, Boot Barn
- Areas of interest: One of my greatest interests is protecting the welfare of equine Athletes, and fostering a supportive and educational environment that encourages the growth of exhibitors within the industry
- Long-term goals: In the long term, I aspire to earn an AQHA All Around Judge card and an NRHA Judge card, become an approved AQHA Steward, and serve on varying AQHA committees.
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Crysta Brown
- Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Career: Horse Trainer, Crysta Brown Horsemanship
- Areas of interest: My greatest interest in the horse industry is improving accessibility for those on the outside looking in. Most importantly, I believe access to high-level knowledge shouldn’t be limited by cost or location.
- Long-term goals: My long-term goals focus on lasting infrastructure. I also plan to offer AQHA stallion live cover service to encourage quality breeding while aligning with local cultural expectations.
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Desirée Heath Mills
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Education: Bachelor of Science and Master of Agriculture, Animal Science, Texas A&M University
- Career: Communications & Marketing Specialist, The Foundation of the Horse
- Areas of interest: I’m most passionate about advancing equine education, research, and welfare initiatives—anything that makes a real difference in the lives of horses and the people who care for them.
- Long-term goals: I hope to take on senior leadership roles where I can help shape industry-wide initiatives around education, research, and horse welfare.
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Hannah Gillmore
- Location: Gainesville, Texas
- Education: Bachelor of Science, Sports and Exercise Science, West Texas A&M University and Master of Education, Higher Education Leadership, Texas Christian University
- Career: Equine Coach/Facility and Herd Manager, North Central Texas College
- Areas of interest: My areas of greatest interest within the equine industry are education, coaching, and leadership.
- Long-term goals: My short-term goal is to continue building a strong professional foundation within the equine industry by expanding my leadership skills, industry knowledge, and professional network.
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Jenna Seal
- Location: Stephenville, Texas
- Education: Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Middle Tennessee State University
- Career: Horse Trainer, Jenna Seal Performance Horses
- Areas of interest: My areas of interest are showing mainly the ranch versatility, but also have with a background in the halter, all around, and hunter events. Additionally, showing with NRCHA and NRHA events.
- Long-term goals: I have a long-term goal to become an AQHA judge and Professional Horseman. I wish to continue training ranch horses, and teaching/coaching my riders to be ethical, kind, and competitive within AQHA.
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Makayla Stenger (Rettger)
- Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Education: Bachelor of Science, Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
- Career: Provincial Engineer, Ducks Unlimited Canada
- Areas of interest: My greatest interest within the equine industry is grassroot initiatives and growing participation, encouraging youth involvement, and equine welfare.
- Long-term goals: In the future, I’d like to help our affiliate club host AQHA special events in our province, including barrel racing or cow events, to attract new participants, increase engagement, and to provide exciting opportunities for AQHA horses in our province.
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Mateer Strong
- Location: Delta, Iowa
- Education: Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies, Iowa State University
- Career: Sales Support Coordinator, Corteva
- Areas of interest: My greatest interest within the equine industry is grassroot initiatives and growing participation, encouraging youth involvement, and equine welfare.
- Long-term goals: In the future, I’d like to help our affiliate club host AQHA special events in our province, including barrel racing or cow events, to attract new participants, increase engagement, and to provide exciting opportunities for AQHA horses in our province.
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Megan D'Andrea
- Location: Fowler, Ohio
- Education: Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, Nursing, Youngstown State University
- Career: Emergency Department Registered Nurse, MetroHealth Main Emergency Department
- Areas of interest: My greatest interest lies in equine wellness and the development of programs that integrate horses into physical and emotional therapy.
- Long-term goals: Looking ahead, my long-term goal is to open and operate a comprehensive Equine Rehabilitation and Wellness Center that embodies this mission.
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Sofie Lindholm
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Education: Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, Molecular Medicine, Aarhus University
- Career: Emergency Department Registered Nurse, MetroHealth Main Emergency Department
- Areas of interest: Affiliate leadership is my primary area of interest within the equine industry. I have been actively involved with AQHA affiliate leadership throughout my entire adult life and I find it both inspiring and meaningful as a platform for personal and professional development.
- Long-term goals: In the long term, my ambition is to be sufficiently qualified and experienced to serve at the highest levels of AQHA leadership, including the AQHA Executive Committee, if given the opportunity.
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Tori (Victoria) Elliott
- Location: Ripley, Mississippi
- Education: Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Leadership and Master of Public Policy and Administration, Mississippi State University
- Career: Regional Manager, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
- Areas of interest: My primary areas of interest within the equine industry include public policy and development, horse show management, and judging. I am particularly interested in public policy because of its influence on the growth and sustainability of the industry.
- Long-term goals: From a long-term perspective, I plan to remain in public policy professionally and further my career by running for a state-elected position.
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