What is the role of a TCA Youth Ambassador?
The purpose of the Youth Ambassador role is to serve as a positive representative of the Tennessee Cattlemen's Youth Association (TCYA) during local, state, and national activities throughout the year. The Youth Ambassadors are responsible for sparking excitement and increasing the involvement of youth throughout the industry. The Youth Ambassadors are provided with opportunities to expand their network of resources within the cattle industry, cultivate meaningful relationships with industry stakeholders and Tennessee Cattlemen's Association leadership, and develop leadership skills and experience.
The Youth Ambassador role is a one-year position. Applicants must be 16 years old as of January 1st of the year they are applying to serve, and be a paid youth member of TCA. The Youth Ambassadors are selected through an application and interview process facilitated by industry representatives.
Applications for the 2026 Youth Ambassador program will be available September 1st.
Our Youth Ambassadors
ELLA CALLICOTT
Ella Callicott is the 17-year-old daughter of Claude and LeeAnn Callicott of Hickman County. Callicott is a strong advocate for the cattle industry. She is an active member of the Hickman County FFA Chapter and Tennessee Junior Hereford Association. Callicott is a junior at Hickman County High School.
KATE HENRY
Kate Henry is the 16-year-old daughter of Bill and Jennifer Henry of Lincoln County. Henry is a well-rounded, young cattlewoman. She is active in many aspects of the agricultural community, including her local 4-H program and FFA Chapter, and county Farm Bureau Student Advisory Board. Henry is a junior at Lincoln County High School.
LEVI KEETON
Levi Keeton is the 17-year-old son of John and Amanda Keeton of Decatur County. Keeton has worked on his family’s cattle farm since he was eight years old. Currently, he manages a 150-head cow-calf operation in addition to showing cattle and being active in the Riverside FFA Chapter. Keeton is a senior at Riverside High School.
BLAIRE LAMON
Blaire Lamon is the 17-year-old daughter of Derek and Heather Lamon of Henry County. Lamon is extensively involved in showing cattle on the local, state, and national levels. Lamon is also a strong leader in the Henry County Junior Livestock Association. Lamon is a senior at Henry County High School.
AVERY ROWLETT
Avery Rowlett is the 17-year-old daughter of Paul and Michelle Rowlett of Wayne County. Rowlett plays an active role in managing her family’s multigenerational cattle operation. She is extensively involved in many extracurriculars, including showing cattle, church youth group, and a manager for the basketball team. Rowlett is a junior at Collinwood High School.