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Current Officers 

2025 - 2026

Our aim is to develop leadership skills through student-led symposiums and seminars, while expanding knowledge in plant sciences, promoting networking opportunities, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to address "grand challenges" in the field. Join us as we work to make a positive impact in agriculture and the community through education and outreach initiatives.

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Makayla Rutski

President

PhD Student, Plant Breeding;

Gainesville

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Melanie Cabrera

Treasurer

PhD Student, Plant Breeding; 

Gainesville

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TBD in Fall

Symposium Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2025

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TBD in Fall

Events Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2025

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TBD in Fall

Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2025

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TBD in Fall

Outreach Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2025

Balmant, Kelly

Dr. Kelly Balmant

Faculty Advisor

Assistant Professor of Horticulture

Gainesville

Akinmade, Habib

Habib Akinmade

Vice President

PhD Student, Plant Breeding; 

Gainesville

Belizaire, Christ Mane

Christ Mane Belizaire

Secretary

PhD Student, Plant Pathology; Gainesville

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TBD in Fall

Symposium Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2025

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TBD in Fall

Events Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2025

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TBD in Fall

Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2025

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TBD in Fall

Outreach Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2025

Chitwood-Brown, Jessica

Dr. Jessica Chitwood-Brown

Faculty Advisor

Assistant Professor of Horticulture 

Gulf Coast REC

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