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Whitney Nelson

Youth Programs Coordinator

Born and raised in Warner, Oklahoma, agriculture has been an important aspect of Whitney’s life. She grew up on a commercial cattle operation and was actively involved in various agriculture organizations throughout her youth. Whitney earned her B.S. in Agribusiness and Animal Science from Oklahoma Panhandle State University in 2021 and her M. Ag in Agricultural Education and Leadership from Oklahoma State University in 2024.

Prior to joining the IFAI team, she worked with OSU Career Services and OSU Cooperative Extension Service. Through her roles she interacted with various groups of individuals in the agriculture sector to advocate for students and their educational experiences.

Whitney has a deep passion for agriculture and more specifically educating future generations about the agricultural industry and the import role they will be a part of.