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Current Officers 

2025 - 2026

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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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Olivia Hofmann

President

PhD Student, Plant Pathology;

Gainesville

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Will Dobson

Treasurer

PhD Student, Plant Breeding; 

Gainesville

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TBD

Symposium Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2026

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TBD

Events Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2026

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TBD

Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2026

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TBD

Outreach Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2026

Balmant, Kelly

Dr. Kelly Balmant

Faculty Advisor

Assistant Professor of Horticulture

Gainesville

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Hani Hassan

Vice President

PhD Student, Plant Breeding; 

Gainesville​

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Dylan Clark

Secretary

PhD Student, Plant Breeding,

Gainesville

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TBD

Symposium Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2026

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TBD

Events Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2026

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TBD

Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2026

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TBD

Outreach Committee Co-Chair

TBD in Fall 2026

Chitwood-Brown, Jessica

Dr. Jessica Chitwood-Brown

Faculty Advisor

Assistant Professor of Horticulture 

Gulf Coast REC

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