Meet the 2025 Program Assistants
Brianna Maas
My name is Brianna Maas and I will be a program assistant. I have been in 4-H since I was 12, I have been in many projects as a youth and now as a volunteer, I am the co-leader of my club's dairy goat project. I have attended SLC 4 times as a delegate, once as a facilitator, and once as a program assistant. Outside of 4-H, I work in my local long-term care facility as a Certified Nurse Assistant and I am currently taking classes to become a registered nurse. When I have free time I love to travel and hike with my dogs
Chloe Hausmann
Hi! My name is Chloe Hausmann. I was in 4-H for 9 years in Contra Costa County . As a youth member I was a part of the J.E.D.I. committee and I raised chickens, rabbits, goats, and swine. I attended SLC as a youth participant and a workshop presenter. I am currently attending the University of Connecticut majoring in Animal Science.
Jessica Russell
My name is Jessica, I was in 4-H for 10 years in San Mateo County. While in 4-H I did many projects which included rabbits,goats,lambs,steer,pigs,cake decorating,arts and crafts,cooking,presentation, and THRIVE (leadership). I was a Jr.and Teen Leader for many projects while I was in 4-H. I also did a countywide toy drive for the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford for my emerald star project. Now out of 4-H I run the county steer project and my former club rabbit project. I am also finishing up my Associates in Animal Science and Poultry Science while also getting my certificate in AI (artificial insemination). I never went to SLC as a youth but I am looking forward to my first SLC and I’m excited to see everyone!
Kaavil Sharma
Hello! My name is Kaavil Sharma. I have been involved in 4-H since my junior year of high school in Sacramento County as teen teacher for two years. I am a certified Medical Assistant. I’m currently pursuing my education in the medical field. I enjoy playing music, cooking and wrestling in my off time. I'm very excited to see everyone at this year’s SLC and I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did
Rhett Smelser
Hello, my name is Rhett Smelser. I first started my 4-H journey at nine years old with a calf and a dog, and raised steers from the age of 10-17. I was involved as a County Ambassador as well. I have helped with the Southern Youth Summit and I was a PA for SLC 2024. I was President of my club for two years and was a junior/teen leader for my projects. I can’t wait to meet all of you and I know that we’re going to have a wonderful time. I will see you at SLC!!
Riya Sharma
Hello! My name is Riya Sharma. I have been involved in 4-H since my sophomore year of high school, beginning as a teen teacher for the Sacramento Cooking Academy. After two years in that role, I became a Sacramento County Ambassador and had the opportunity to attend last year's State Leadership Conference as a participant, as well as the IGNITE conference held in Washington, D.C. A project I did outside of 4-H was building a hydroponic machine with my friends using recycled materials and 3D-printed parts, which we successfully implemented into our high school's garden. I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at UC Santa Cruz and exploring my passion for Indian classical music on the side. I'm so excited to see everyone at this year's SLC and I hope everyone has as amazing an experience as I did!!
Trishna Swamy
Hi! My name is Trishna Swamy. I'm one of your Program Assistants this year, and I can’t wait to meet you all! I’ve been part of 4-H through the 4-H Youth Experience in Science (YES) Project as a teen educator in science for K-6 in Sacramento County.. I later branched out into becoming a trainer and media manager for the program. During my last year in 4-H as a Youth member I had the opportunity to become a County Ambassador and I had so much fun! One of my favorite things ever is doing science experiments with my K–6 kiddos—watching them grow their curiosity and enjoy science-ing, lights up my world! I’m so excited for SLC! And I cannot wait to make it a very enjoyable experience for you! SLC is such a great place to learn so much about yourself, your peers and about all the wonders 4-H can bring to you! So, pack well and hit the road! I cannot wait to see you there!
