Meet the new national student officers

Posted on July 1, 2024

Filed as: 2024 Conference Daily

As this year’s conference drew to a close, the 2023-24 national officers introduced the 2024-25 officers. The new officers have been hard at work during the conference, learning what they need to know to fulfill their duties for the upcoming year.

The new officers are:

President: Journey Harris, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
Vice President of Service: Char’Tayvious Edwards, Meridian High School, Meridian, Mississippi
Vice President of Communications: Shae’Aunna Johnson, Many High School, Many, Louisiana
Vice President of Engagement: Lexie Lieb, Gahanna Lincoln High School, Gahanna, Ohio

Congratulations to the new student leaders. And thank you to Milan Aranda, Brooke Hess, Hailey Calderon, and Taylor Jenkins for their leadership and service in 2023-24.

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