Our Ambassadors

Vancouver Island

Sophie J. has been an active 4-H member on Vancouver Island for 11 years, participating in the Saanich 4-H Lamb Club. Her projects span fibre arts—including advanced spinning, felting, and weaving—as well as sheep husbandry, where she has raised market lambs, ewe lambs, and wool-type sheep.

Sophie has represented 4-H BC at Provincial Club Finals (PCF), Youth Action, and Food for Thought, earning top placements along the way. She values the communication skills and public speaking experience gained through 4-H, as well as the friendships she has made with fellow members across the province.

Outside of 4-H, Sophie is a dedicated figure skater of eight years and an avid reader. She also has a unique hobby—collecting four, five, and even six-leaf clovers, with her collection numbering in the hundreds!

Kamloops/Okanagan

Fraser Valley

Olivia, from the Fraser Valley Region, is celebrating her 10th year in 4-H as a member of the Richmond Delta 4-H Club. She has taken on a variety of projects, including Cavy, Photography, Dairy, Junior Leader, and the Ambassador Project.

One of the biggest impacts 4-H has had on Olivia is helping her step outside her comfort zone, particularly in public speaking. Through her dedication, she has earned public speaking awards and had the opportunity to challenge herself at regional competitions.

A fun fact about Olivia? She can play seven different instruments!

Central Interior

Amy, from the North Central Region, is in her 7th year with 4-H and has been deeply involved in agricultural projects. Her experience includes Market Lamb, Ewe, Multiple Heifer, Cow/Calf, and Market Steer Projects, showcasing her dedication to livestock and the agricultural industry.

What Amy loves most about 4-H is that it has helped her discover her passions while allowing her to build lasting connections within her community.

A fun fact about Amy? She was awarded the Braden O’Meara Overall Beef Sportsmanship Award in 2021!

Central Interior

Jessabelle, from the Central Interior Region, is in her 7th year with 4-H and has been a member of the Chimney Valley, Rose Lake/Miocene, and Big Lake 4-H Clubs. She has taken on a wide range of projects, including Beef, Swine, Small Engines, Veterinary Sciences, Senior Management, and Ambassador.

Her dedication to 4-H has led her to participate in several provincial programs, such as Provincial Communications Finals, Food for Thought, Youth Action, and Provincial Club Week. Jessabelle’s favorite part of 4-H is mentoring younger members, helping them succeed and grow alongside their projects, while also challenging herself to improve each year.

A fun fact about Jessabelle? She’s a biathlete and a Canada Games medalist!

Kootneys

Ava, from the Kootenay Region, has been an active 4-H member for eight years as part of the Cranbrook 4-H Multi Club. She has explored a variety of projects, including Sheep, Swine, Small Engines, and Wool Craft.

What Ava loves most about 4-H is the opportunity to develop valuable life skills such as communication, leadership, problem-solving, and responsibility, which help set her up for future success.

A fun fact about Ava? She is always eager to help out in her community whenever she can!

Kamloops/Okanagan

Chelsey, from Salmon Arm in the Kamloops Okanagan Region, is celebrating her 10th year in 4-H! As the President of the Shuswap 4-H Club, she is actively involved in a variety of projects, including Goat, Rabbit, Beef, Fibre Arts, Photography, and Poultry. Her dedication to 4-H has taken her to Agri-Career Quest and the Provincial Communications Finals—twice!

Chelsey loves the community atmosphere of 4-H, where she gets to meet and work with incredible people. She enjoys continuously learning new skills and sharing her knowledge with younger members.

A fun fact about Chelsey? This year will be her first time leaving the country!

Vancouver Island

Mhylee has been an active 4-H member, participating in the Cedar, Cowichan, and Parksville clubs. Her diverse project experience includes Goat, Horse, Gardening, and Veterinary Science, reflecting her passion for learning and hands-on experiences.

What Mhylee loves most about 4-H is that it provides knowledge and skills that last a lifetime, helping members grow in confidence and ability.

A fun fact about Mhylee? She’s a BIG science fan and loves diving into all things STEM!

Fraser Valley

Sophia, from the Fraser Valley Region, has been involved in 4-H for five years, focusing on Dairy and Photography projects.

What she loves most about 4-H is the supportive yet competitive community. She admires the detail-oriented, driven, and courageous people she has met through the program—who always keep her on her toes!

A fun fact about Sophia? In 2023, she moved to Jerusalem, Israel for a self-discovery year but had to return home due to the outbreak of war.

Kamloops/Okanagan

Jeffrey, from the Kamloops-Okanagan Region, has been an active 4-H member for eight years as part of the Yellowhead 4-H Club. He has taken on a variety of projects, including Beef, Goat, and Small Engines.

His 4-H journey has taken him far—he has participated in numerous provincial programs, served as a junior facilitator, and even represented 4-H BC on 4-H Canada trips to the Science Fair and Ireland!

What Jeffrey loves most about 4-H is the social aspect—meeting incredible people, building strong communication skills, and forming connections across communities, the province, and the country.

A fun fact about Jeffrey? He stands at 6'7" tall, is a creative thinker, loves mechanics and music, and plays the guitar!

Kamloops/Okanagan

Janessa, from the Kamloops-Okanagan Region, has been involved in 4-H for 11 years as a dedicated member of the Lower North Thompson 4-H Club. With an impressive 31 completed projects and four more underway, she has focused primarily on Sheep and Photography.

Her 4-H journey has taken her to Provincial Club Week and Youth Action, and she is excited for upcoming opportunities like "Ignite" in Washington, D.C., Citizenship Congress in Ottawa, and potentially Agri-Career Quest in BC.

What Janessa loves most about 4-H is the valuable skills she has gained, knowing they will help her succeed in the future.

A fun fact about Janessa? She was an Ambassador for the City of Kamloops in 2023/2024 and loves Dungeons & Dragons, music, video games, and reading!

Kamloops/Okanagan

Carly, from the Kamloops-Okanagan Region, is in her 9th year with 4-H as a dedicated member of the Boundary “C” 4-H Club. She has primarily focused on Market and Ewe Lamb projects, but in her early years, she also explored Sewing.

Her 4-H experience has taken her far—she participated in the 2024 Provincial Club Week (PCW) trip and the 2024 National Members Forum trip, where she had the opportunity to connect with members from across Canada.

What Carly loves most about 4-H is meeting new members, helping younger participants with their projects, and continuously developing new skills. She also enjoys working with animals and exploring different projects each year.

A fun fact about Carly? She’s a snowboard instructor and has a passion for traveling!

Central Interior

Kyra, from the Central Interior Region, has been an active 4-H member for nine years, participating in a wide range of projects, including Beef, Swine, Poultry, Goat, Rabbit, Outdoor Living, and Foods. She has also taken part in Youth Action and Food for Thought, expanding her leadership and learning opportunities.

What Kyra loves most about 4-H is the chance to connect with like-minded people, give back to the community, and take advantage of the many opportunities that help shape her future.

A fun fact about Kyra? She plays rugby on her school team, which helps build her teamwork skills and overall strength—something that comes in handy when leading her beef projects!

Yellowhead West

Yellowhead West

Nikayla, from the Yellow Head West Region, has been a dedicated 4-H member for 12 years. She started in the Nechako Valley Dairy and Beef Club and is now a member of the Fort St. James 4-H Club. Over the years, she has completed Cloverbud, Sheep, Horse, and Poultry projects, and is currently working on her Market Steer project.

What Nikayla loves most about 4-H is the opportunity to meet new people and learn more about animals.

A fun fact about Nikayla? She can teach a sheep to jump over obstacles on command—without using a halter or rope!

Peace River