Arizona FCCLA

Let’s see where your 2024-2025 state officers are headed next!

📍 Savanah Garcia – University of Oregon | Business
Savanah will be attending the University of Oregon this fall, majoring in Business with aspirations of becoming a corporate lawyer. She is excited to use her FCCLA experience as a stepping stone into this next chapter of her life.

📍 Mellony Matus – Northern Arizona University | Hotel & Restaurant Management
Mellony is pursuing a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management at NAU, with dreams of becoming an event planner and making people’s visions a reality. She is ready to dive into the future that FCCLA has helped prepare her for!

📍 Samantha Roman – University of Arizona | Speech, Language, & Hearing Science
Inspired by her love for working with children through FCCLA, Samantha plans to become a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist. She looks forward to helping children thrive in school and beyond.

📍 Lilyan Madrid – Northern Arizona University | Elementary Education & Music
Lilyan will be majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Music. She is eager to grow as an educator and create a meaningful impact in her future students’ lives.

📍 Ava Chesebrough – Northern Arizona University | Elementary Education
Ava is passionate about creating a safe and supportive classroom for her future students. She is excited to embark on this journey at NAU!

📍 Ashley Juarez Carrillo – Barrett, The Honors College at ASU | Nursing
Ashley will be majoring in Nursing at ASU’s prestigious honors college. She aims to fast-track her education, graduate early, and gain experience as a nurse before pursuing her goal of becoming a nurse practitioner.

📍 Logan Masters – Northern Arizona University | Secondary Education
Logan looks forward to new learning experiences at NAU as he prepares to educate and inspire future generations of students and leaders.

📍 Shelby Thrall – Northern Arizona University | Early Childhood Education or Hospitality Leadership
Shelby is excited to explore her interests in education and hospitality while continuing to travel and lead others along the way.

Congratulations to our February Member of the Month Hanna Castro from Gila Ridge Early Childhood Education!

"Hanna is more than deserving of being recognized
as FCCLA Member of the Month for her
exceptional leadership and dedication to both her
chapter and the community. As the chapter
president, she exemplifies the true spirit of
leadership, consistently guiding our team with
enthusiasm, positivity, and a clear vision for
success. Hanna's commitment to the goals and
values of FCCLA is unwavering, and she takes on
her responsibilities with grace, always making sure
the members feel supported and motivated to
succeed.
In addition to her leadership role, Hanna dedicates
much of her personal time to volunteer work. She is
a regular presence at both community and campus
events, always going above and beyond to
contribute and make a meaningful impact. Whether
it's organizing events, participating in fundraisers,
or simply offering a helping hand, Hanna's work
ethic and willingness to contribute never go
unnoticed. Her enthusiasm inspires others to get
involved, creating a sense of camaraderie and
unity among the group.
Hanna also makes a remarkable impact at Little
Hawks Preschool, where she generously
volunteers her time to work with children. Her
dedication to supporting the preschool reflects her
passion for helping others, especially young
learners. By giving up her free time to be present
and engaged with the children, Hanna is not only
building stronger community ties but also serving
as a positive role model for her peers.
Finally, what truly sets Hanna apart is her
infectious, bubbly personality. She brings a sense
of joy and optimism to every task, making even the
most challenging moments feel lighthearted. Her
positive attitude boosts the morale of everyone
around her, creating an environment of inclusivity
and collaboration. Hanna’s energy and enthusiasm
make her an irreplaceable asset to our chapter,
and we are so grateful for all that she does."

We would like to congratulate our January Member of the Month Molly Tucker from Coolidge Early Childhood Education!

"FCCLA Chapter Officer: Molly leads with dedication
and passion as an officer in both the Early
Childhood and Culinary programs, showcasing her
commitment to excellence and the development of
others.
Gold Medalist at FCCLA State Competition: Molly
earned first place in the Job Interview category,
demonstrating exceptional preparation,
professionalism, and communication skills.
National FCCLA Competitor: Representing her
chapter at the national level, Molly placed in the top
25 competitors, reflecting her remarkable abilities
and commitment to excellence.
National Honor Society Member: Acknowledged for
her academic excellence, leadership, and integrity
as part of the distinguished National Honor Society.
Youth Representative for the Pinal County Jr.
Livestock Committee: As a youth advocate, Molly
actively contributes to decisions that impact the
agricultural community, showcasing her leadership
and dedication to community service.
Dual Enrollment Student: Balancing the demands of
high school and college courses, Molly exemplifies
academic diligence and ambition, preparing for a
bright future in higher education and beyond.
Molly Tucker is incredibly deserving of the Member
of the Month award for her outstanding leadership,
inclusivity, and dedication to serving others. She
consistently seeks opportunities to make a positive
impact and is an invaluable part of both the Coolidge
Early Childhood and Culinary programs. Molly’s
collaborative spirit shines as she plans and executes
events that bring together the preschool and FCCLA
Early Childhood Education (ECE) program, creating
meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.
Whether she’s catering events with professionalism
and skill or finger painting with young children,
Molly’s versatility and genuine care for others are
unmatched. Her heart of gold, commitment to
service, and tireless efforts to keep her advisor and
chapter organized make her an indispensable asset
to FCCLA and her school community."

Congratulations to our 2024 December Member of the Month Regina Martinez from Youngker Education Professions!

"Regina is my chapter's Vice-President and a
complete rockstar whenever anything needs to be
done.
This is the 2nd year we have had our chapter's
CTSO. Last year, our very first year, Regina played
an integral part of growing our membership. She
was our Historian/Social Media Manager. She
documented all the fun things we were doing and
then put them out onto our Social Media and used
them in our promotional items. She was at every
single chapter development activity and was the sole
face of our program on our Future Freshman night.
Thanks to her hard work, we grew our program by 5
members this year. All of her hard work has carried
over into this year. She moved up to the VicePresident position and has supported our President
on elementary school visits, lunch club rushes on
campus, at community Trunk-or-Treats, and in
running our club meetings.
Additionally, she is a driving force for our crafty
fundraisers like selling ribbon roses and origami
flowers. She was the highest earner in our online
Vertical Raise Fundraiser, and is positively vocal
about the program and all the good it does.
She has overcome her anxiety of public speaking to
be in this role and I am so incredibly proud of her. I
am so happy that I get to have her one more year!"

Congratulations to our November Member of the Month, Vanessa Valverde from San Luis Culinary Arts!

" Vanessa has been a San Luis Culinary Arts chapter member since her sophomore year. She has taken the initiative to learn everything there is to know about FCCLA. She helps her fellow chapter members, other FCCLA Chapters on our campus, and even me sometimes to understand anything and everything. She is also our CTE Leader, representing our class within our district and occasionally in different organizations such as SkillsUSA and FFA. She won a bronze medal in the state Leadership conference in 2023 and learned from her mistakes, obtaining a gold medal the following year. She has spent her high school career being part of this organization and taking initiative in many aspects, including running for state officer. Despite not making it, that didn't diminish her passion for the organization but rather ignite it more. If I could describe her in one word, it would be Passionate. She dedicates everything she does and isn't afraid to help those around her. She has even advocated for the local city council about FCCLA and its mission. I have never met anyone that has been this dedicated, passionate, and kind hearted. This girl is one of a kind and those who have met her know that."

It's Necessity November! Work with your chapter to take this amazing opportunity to give back to your communities and make a positive difference with FCCLA!

Congratulations to your October Member of the Month Ricardo Marron from Cibola Culinary Arts!

"- Although Ricardo is a first year member, he has jumped right in this year to help as much as he can!! I am sure Ricardo will go on and achieve great goals within FCCLA."

Check out this year's amazing upcoming events to help you make new connections and develop your leadership and professional skills!

It's Opportunity October! These Service Projects are an amazing way to give back to your communities and get involved! We can't way to see how you

Congratulations to our September Member of the Month, Elizabeth Outz from Estrella Foothills Education!!!!

"Elizabeth's dedication is truly remarkable, making her one of the most outstanding members I've had the pleasure of working alongside. Following her impressive performance at Nationals, where she brought home a gold medal, Elizabeth dedicated her summer to exploring ways our organization could give back to the community, fundraiser effectively, and successfully implement a National Program.

This year, she has taken the lead on our ShoeDrive fundraiser in partnership with Funds2Org, while also excelling as our exceptional social media director, showcasing the positive impact our organization is making. Elizabeth's commitment to FCCLA extends even further with her aspiration to become a state officer this coming year. Her lind heart and passion for our mission makes her incredibly deserving of this award."

Join us in our monthly community service projects. These are a great way to help give back to, and support your community. For any further questions don't be afraid to reach out!

We are excited to announce your 2024 August Member of the Month, Shannon Silver!

"I am writing to nominate Shannon Silver for the FCCLA Member of the Month award. Shannon has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and passion for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) throughout involvement.

Shannon has been an active member of our chapter for 3 years, during which she has contributed significantly to the success of our projects and initiatives. She has shown a remarkable ability to inspire and motivate peers, leading by example, encouraging others to engage in FCCLA activities and most importantly daring to dream.

This month our chapter began to prepare for the new year with an almost entirely new officer team. Our chapter is used to new team struggles such as struggling to adapt to new people, or undetermined goals/plans, however that has not been as big an issue this year. Shannon has stepped up and acts as a role model on how to respect authority, communicate, and be professional. Thanks to her guidance many of our new officers are understanding what it means to represent FCCLA and our school.

Not only has Shannon been fulfilling her own responsibilities, but she has also willingly accepted extra responsibilities as new officers are still in training. Her assistance has helped expedite many early year club business operations, such as lengthy paperwork protocols.

Beyond FCCLA Shannon has been an exceptional teacher to our culinary students this year. Without having to be asked she takes ownership of every activity or kitchen lab and ensures their success. Many of our culinary students have shown an affinity for Shannon over our other advanced students due to her constant work and recognition with them.

Before choosing to nominate Shannon, all of our officer team were individually asked who they would nominate. All of our officers recognized the effort and passion Shannon has been putting into her work.

It is for these reasons that I believe Shannon is an exemplary candidate for the FCCLA Member of the Month." - Tombstone Adviser Wendy West

Meet your 2024-2025 State President, Savanah Garcia!

Meet your 2024-2025 First Vice President, Mellony Matus!!!

Meet your 20245-2025 Vice President of Competitive Events Samantha Roman!!!!

Meet your 20245-2025 Vice President of Finance!

Meet your 2024-2025 Vice President of Membership Ava Chesebrough!

Meet your 2024-2025 Vice President of Program Development Ashley Juarez Carrillo!