Meet your 2024-25 IAAE-Purdue Officers!
President: Lucas Lyons
Graduation: Spring 2026 Hometown: Portland, IN Why AgEd: I decided to major in Agricultural Education because it offered so many opportunities to immerse myself in every part so the agricultural industry. I also have grown up in a family of agricultural education teachers, and experiences first-hand the gratification of shaping the minds of the youth through such a crucial subject area. The students, curriculum, and community in the agricultural education world are unmatched, which helped me choose this major. Fun Fact: I work for Purdue in the Office of Admissions Call Center! |
Vice President: Julia Hamblen
Graduation: Spring 2025 Hometown: Shelbyville, IN Why AgEd: I grew up with my mom as a teacher, which turned into my stepdad pursuing his dream to be an administrator and my older brother to be a teacher. I always knew I would be a teacher, but it was when I was introduced to agriculture in 8th grade through 4-H that I found my other passion for advocating for the agricultural industry. Ag Education allows me to pursue both of my passions of educating youth and advocating for agriculture. Fun Fact: A fun fact about me is that I am a guitarist, percussionist, and vocalist for my church worship band, Rise Church Lafayette! |
Secretary: Lauren Ulrich
Graduation: Spring 2026 Hometown: Columbus, IN Why AgEd: I chose AgEd because I have always loved sharing my passion for agriculture with others. I hope that I can help my students find a passion in agriculture and teach them to share their love with their community. Fun Fact: I rodeoed for ten years! |
Treasurer: Jordan Remsburg
Graduation: Spring 2026 Hometown: Elnora, IN Why AgEd: When I started at Purdue, I wanted to major in Animal Science PreVet Track. After my first semester I realized that education was my true passion. Throughout my time at Purdue, I have been able to get involved with the community and sharing the agricultural industry with them. Agricultural Education and the ASEC Department has become a second home and is allowing me to foster my passion and obtain my degree. Fun Fact: I work at the Boilermaker Butcher Block, helping on the harvest floor and running the retail store. |
Reporter: Camryn Eldridge
Graduation: Spring 2026 Hometown: Albany, IN Why AgEd: Through 4-H I have found a passion for working with the youth in agriculture. My mom and grandma are both teachers and that always pushed away from teaching but now that is what career I want to pursue! I want to give students the experiences that I was unable to get in FFA. But I didn't find my love for agriculture education till I started college and joined the major in which I found my passion in the ASEC department! Fun Fact: I had five wisdom teeth! |
Vice President of Public Relations: Eva Scollo
Graduation: Spring 2027 Hometown: Wakefield, MA Why AgEd: 4-H and FFA introduced me to agriculture, and I loved the experiences so much that I want to ensure kids continue to receive the opportunities that I had and increase accessibility for those who don’t. Fun Fact: I have been to Canada twice. |
Vice President of Campus Relations: Kylie Farris
Graduation: Fall 2025 Hometown: Logansport, IN Why AgEd: I have always been passionate about both agriculture and education, so aged is the perfect place! I also grew so much through my ag education program in high school. I want to facilitate that type of change and growth in my future students as well! Fun Fact: I have been to every state park in Indiana. |