“Serving as State President during the 2024-25 term was an amazing experience that helped me develop essential leadership and personal growth skills! Collaborating with 13 fellow council members, leading state conferences, engaging in Legislative Shadowing, and taking on countless other opportunities challenged me to grow in ways I never imagined possible!”

“Fall Leadership Conference was my first State FCCLA event! It was a great way for me to meet members from all over the state and see what FCCLA was all about. Hearing workshops from our own State Officers made me realize they were students just like me. This motivated me to run for office in my own chapter and region. Using the skills I learned throughout FLC helped me to become president of the West Plains FCCLA Chapter and Region 9 Parliamentarian! Can’t wait for Fall Leadership Conference this year!”

“Serving as an FCCLA advisor and as a MoEFCS and MoACTE Board Member has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. I’ve also had the opportunity to take an active role at both the regional and state levels—serving as a judge, STAR Events Coordinator at the state level, interviewing incoming state officers, and working behind the scenes to help everything run smoothly.

One of my favorite parts of conference season is seeing the incredible projects students from across Missouri bring to competition. I love being there to encourage them, calm their nerves, and celebrate their hard work and creativity.

Taking students to FCCLA Nationals is especially meaningful to me. For many, it’s their first chance to travel to new cities and explore the world beyond their hometown. Watching them grow, learn, and gain confidence through these experiences is a blessing I’ll never take for granted.

FCCLA is an incredible organization that empowers students, builds leadership, and creates lifelong memories—for them and for us as advisors.”