Officers

National President – Haley Maro

North Dakota State University

Haley Maro is a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Equine Science with minors in Human Development and Equine Assisted Services at North Dakota State University. She plans on continuing her education in occupational therapy after completing her undergraduate degree. She is from Monticello, Minnesota and grew up showing horses in 4H and in The North Central Morgan Horse Association. Haley competes on NDSU’s Western IHSA Equestrian Team and serves as a captain and show manager. She is also the President for her local chapter at NDSU. She most looks forward to continuing to work with the ACHA officer team to get more engagement in the association and get more resources to students that are interested in growing in the equine industry.

Mia Salmon

National Vice President – Mia Salmon

Texas A&M University

Mia was born in Midland, TX, but has lived all over this great state. She currently studies Animal Science at Texas A&M University and is earning an Equine Certificate as well. Mia has been involved with her local Horsemen’s chapter for three years and is excited to lead the chapter as President this year. From a young age, Mia had a passion for horses which spurred her to take horseback riding lessons. In high school, Mia focused that passion into FFA, which eventually led her to pursue her current course of study. As someone who didn’t necessarily come from a horse background, Mia thinks ACHA bridges the gap and gives everyone the opportunity to explore the equine industry and connect all students who are passionate about horses. In this coming year Mia looks forward to reaching out to more colleges and future equine students, and sharing what ACHA has to offer.

National Secretary – Maggie Waslaski

North Dakota State University

Maggie Waslaski is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness at North Dakota State University with minors in Accounting and Economics. She hails from Fargo, ND and was inspired to become a member of the equine industry by her grandparents who raised Quarter Horses in Northeastern North Dakota for over 50 years. While at NDSU, she has competed on the NDSU IHSA Western Team and will serve as the Vice President of her local ACHA Chapter this coming year. Maggie also serves as the North Dakota Quarter Horse Association’s Youth Affiliate Advisor. She would like to expand ACHA’s relationship with breed associations and their respective youth programs during her time as Secretary.

Annie Dolan

National Treasurer – Annie Dolan

West Virginia University

Annie Dolan is pursuing a bachelor’s in Animal and Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Equine Studies and Chemistry at West Virginia University. Originally raised in the small town of Quiet Dell, West Virginia, Annie developed a passion for horses later in her teen years and that love hasn’t stopped growing. She began ACHA Freshman Year of college, has been actively involved in her Chapter as the Representative, and is now the Vice President. Currently, Annie serves as Treasurer for ACHA, where she is focused on managing the budget, overseeing financial transactions, and ensuring accurate record-keeping of all financial activities. She plans to attend Veterinary School to specialize in Equine Reproduction and is enthusiastic about the future of horse medicine. Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Annie enjoys hanging out with friends and family, riding horses, and being involved in her sorority Sigma Alpha.

Kevonna Isakson Dir of Comm

National Communications Officer – Kevonna Isakson

North Dakota State University

Kevonna Isakson is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design, as well as minors in Equine Science and Strategic Communication at North Dakota State University. Along with her bachelor’s degree, Kevonna will receive a certificate in Advertising and Design at NDSU. She grew up on a farm between two small towns called LaMoure and Litchville, North Dakota. Kevonna is very passionate about equine media and parlays this in her involvement with the NDSU Collegiate Horsemen’s chapter. She is the Reporter of her local ACHA chapter. After graduation, Kevonna hopes to work in equine media with managing social media accounts. Kevonna looks forward to continuing to help ACHA increase their social media presence and hopes to recruit more schools, faculty, and students to the organization.

Elizabeth Conley

National Representative – Elizabeth Conley

West Virginia University

Elizabeth Conley is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Animal and Nutritional Sciences with minors in Equine Studies and Agribusiness Management at West Virginia University. She is a West Virginia native and is proud to be representing her state as a mountaineer. She discovered her love and passion for horses at a very young age through 4-H. Her time in collegiate horsemen’s at the local level as well as the WVU equine program renewed her desire to work with horses and other large animals in her career. Elizabeth serves as the president for her local ACHA chapter. She plans to attend veterinary school and specialize in small animal and equine medicine. Elizabeth is looking forward to helping in the local and national growth of ACHA through community outreach and recruitment.

The national officers constitute the executive committee of ACHA. To learn more about the duties of the national officers refer to the Constitution & Bylaws, Paragraph I.

ACHA individual members in good standing with a GPA of 2.0 or better are eligible to run for a national officer position. You can apply by  detailing your previous leadership and club experience and an unofficial transcript no later than check-in at national convention. 

Submit your national officer nomination here.

Advisors

Dr. Katheryn Cerny

Associate Professor of Animal Science
229-391-4822
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Tara Swanson

Senior Lecturer in Animal Sciences
701-793-2160
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