Isabella McDonald is a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Agriculture at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with a concentration in Livestock Production and a minor in Agribusiness. Born and raised in McDonough, GA, she has ridden and worked with horses since she was 8 years old. While at ABAC, she served as the Treasurer, Secretary, and President of her local chapter. Currently, Isabella serves as President of ACHA, where she focuses on promoting equine education, alumni participation, and overall growth for ACHA. After graduation, Isabella plans to become a certified Equine Massage Therapist and work in Equine Rehabilitation & Therapy. She plans to expand ACHA’s relationships with schools across the nation and share her equine experiences with other members!
Alana Bromenschenkel is currently a sophomore pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Animal and Equine Sciences at North Dakota State University. Born and raised in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, she grew up in the saddle and developed a passion for the equine industry at a young age. This interest continued to grow through her involvement in FFA, where she held leadership positions and competed on various teams, as well as through her experiences exhibiting horses in 4-H. At NDSU, Alana is an active member of the Horsemen’s Association, competes on the IHSA Western Team, and serves as an Animal Science Student Ambassador. Following graduation, she plans to pursue opportunities in equine rehabilitation and therapy with the goal of supporting horse health and recovery. As the 2026-2027 ACHA National Vice President, Alana looks forward to strengthening connections and advocating for the collegiate horse community.
Claire Metzger is a sophomore pursuing a bachelor’s degree in both Animal Science and Equine Science with a pre-veterinary medicine emphasis at North Dakota State University. Hailing from the small town of Elizabeth, Minnesota, Claire started her journey in the equine industry at a young age and has had a deep-rooted passion for horses ever since. Growing up, she showed horses in 4-H and WSCA, participated in 4-H Hippology contests, and competed within the Minnesota High School Rodeo Association. At NDSU, Claire is a member of the Western Equestrian Team, is the assistant treasurer for the Horsemen’s Association, and is an Animal Science Ambassador. Claire plans to attend veterinary school with an interest in mixed animal medicine. Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, showing her goats, and working at her local veterinary clinic.
Gretchen Gautz is a junior at Michigan State University studying Agricultural Business Management. She has been riding horses for 19 years and participates on the MSU Equestrian Team and Horse Judging Team. Gretchen is also the MSU Horsemen’s Association president and the Sigma Alpha secretary for this coming year!
Kristine Krstevski is a junior at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science degree. She is an Agriculture major with the focus of Animal Science. Kristine grew up in Canton, Ohio where her love for the agriculture industry started. When she moved to Parrish, Florida, during middle school and became an active member in FFA, her love for the industry only continued to blossom. Through ABAC, Kristine is a member of many different clubs and organizations such as the Horsemen’s Association where she serves as Vice President, Pre-Vet Club, and Cattlemen’s Association. Her goals in these student run clubs consist of strengthening her leadership and knowledge in order to prepare for post graduation. Following her undergraduate degree, she plans to go to Vet School to earn a DVM and work as a large animal veterinarian. Kristine’s passion for animal care and advocacy led her toward the veterinarian path and she is optimistic about the future. Kristine looks forward to increasing chapter involvement on a national level through ACHA as our Director of Communications.
Chiara Castronovo is from New Jersey and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a Pre-Veterinary Concentration at the University of Tennessee. Having grown up around horses for as long as she can remember, she has developed a lifelong passion for the equine industry. Her primary areas of interest are equine reproduction and sports medicine, and she hopes to specialize in these fields throughout her veterinary career. Chiara is honored to serve as this year’s National Representative and is excited for a successful and impactful year ahead
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.
Senior Lecturer in Animal Sciences
701-793-2160
[email protected]
Lecturer in Animal Sciences
229-391-5126
[email protected]