National AFA Alliance Advisory Council
Alliance Alumni Network
Create lifelong relationships, give back and never stop growing
The National AFA Alliance Advisory Council oversees the Alliance Alumni Network. During their terms, the ten council members support the mission of the Alliance and cultivate relationships among fellow alumni that encourage engagement with AFA. The National AFA Alliance Advisory Council is integral in fulfilling the mission of the Alliance.
National AFA Alliance Advisory Council Duties
Recognize fellow alumni through the Bridge Builder Award and Celebration
Bring alumni together through casual, formal and virtual events
Encourage a philanthropic spirit among alumni and help alumni reconnect by volunteering and giving
Help AFA alumni to grow as thought leaders and change agents
Advisory Council Members
Jacob Dailey
Council Chair + National Livestock Specialist
RCIS
Mark Avilla
Council Vice Chair + Operations Manager
Avilla Ranch
Brad Blaha
Coordinator of Recruiting and Academic Services
South Dakota State University
Sarah Hill
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Freelancer
Max Hagaman
Industry and Alumni Liaison
NC State University Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
Elizabeth Gunter
Program Manager, Competency Program Design & Execution
Agriculture Future of America
Amanda L. Martin, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation
Nick Tarleton
Lead, Operations & Strategy and Chief of Staff
McDonald's Corporation