Emerald Sigma Alpha Sorority
Times November/December 2019
Sigma Alpha Alumnae Recognized for Their Expertise and Hard Work in their Facets of Agriculture Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Jessica Kueffer and Allyson Jones-Brimmer, alumnae of Sigma Alpha, have been named a member of the AgGrad’s inaugural 30 Under 30 in Agriculture class. AgGrad is the first group to recognize young professionals in the agriculture community. Winners were selected from a large pool of candidates who were nominated by their peers. From there, fourteen industry leaders reviewed the finalists who became the inaugural class of AgGrad’s 30 Under 30, according to the publication. The winners were grouped into one of five categories: Production, Innovation and Technology, Entrepreneurship, Education and Advocacy, and Agribusiness. Our sisters fell into the categories of Education and Advocacy, and Agribusiness, though their jobs are nothing alike. Each having become an expert in her field, all within different facets of agriculture, truly exemplifies what it is to be a Sigma Alpha sister. Between their passions for agriculture,
their talent and their ambition, these alumna are truly ones to watch grow as leaders in the agriculture industry. Elizabeth Burns– Thompson (also known as EBT), spent her career advocating for Iowa famers both on her home soil and on the steps of Washington D.C. Jessica Kueffer has a passion for helping others, which fits her role as a resource to farmers across the country. Allyson Jones– Brimmer has the skills to see what needs to be changed to help the betterment of agriculture. Read more about these amazing women on pages 4 & 5.
In This Issue: President’s Message Chapter Anniversaries AgGrad’s 30 Under 30 SiteOne Making Leaders
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Making Perry Proud Foundation Update Leadership Seminars Info Sister Celebrations
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