High Chancellor George Stack

George Stack developed a passion for plants as he grew up on his family’s Christmas tree farm in Ballston Spa, NY.  He joined the Cornell Chapter in 2016 and quickly became enamored of his Chapter’s version of the Alpha Zeta Friendship Song. (If you ask him to, he’ll sing it for you.)  George graduated Cornell University with a B.S. in plant science in 2019 and recently completed his Ph.D. in plant breeding and genetics at Cornell. George works as a postdoc at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY. George is no stranger to the High Council as he served as High Scribe during the 2021-2023 term.

Email: HighChancellor@alphazeta.org
Location: Geneva, NY
Term Expires: March 2025

High Censor Ricki S. Schroeder

Ricki Schroeder’s commitment to agriculture began on his family’s farm and was nurtured by the Oklahoma 4-H program. At Oklahoma State University, he became involved in Alpha Zeta, serving as the Censor and Co-Censor of the Oklahoma Chapter. After graduating in 2017 with degrees in agribusiness and agricultural leadership, Ricki pursued a career in agricultural policy in Washington, D.C. Currently serving as Legislative Assistant & Coalitions Coordinator for the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, Ricki is shaping policies that impact the nation through his work on the 2023 Farm Bill. Ricki served as High Censor during the 2019-2021 term and High Chancellor during the 2021-2023 term.

Email: HighCensor@alphazeta.org
Location: Washington, DC
Term Expires: March 2025

High Treasurer Catherine Johnson

Catherine Johnson’s father grew up on a 200 years-old dairy farm near Manassas, VA.  While the farm was swallowed up by Washington, DC, area suburban sprawl 35 years ago, Catherine is carrying on the family’s agriculture legacy.  She joined Alpha Zeta as a sophomore at the University of Delaware and served as her Chapter’s Social Chair for two years. Catherine graduated University of Delaware in 2021 with a B.S. in food and agribusiness management and marketing.  She works as a senior analyst contracted to FMC Corporation’s global registration department.  During the 2021-2023 term, Catherine served as High Chronicler.

Email: HighTreasurer@alphazeta.org
Location: Newark, DE
Term Expires: March 2025

High Scribe Regan Mitchem

Regan Mitchem brings a wealth of agricultural expertise and a deep passion for livestock to her role as High Scribe. Growing up on her family's farm in Vale, NC, Regan's childhood experiences shaped her fascination with livestock. She graduated from North Carolina State University this year with degrees in animal science and nutrition science, and she is pursuing her studies at NCSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine this fall. Since 2020, Regan has held various leadership positions within Alpha Zeta, including Scribe and Chancellor of the North Carolina Chapter.

Email: HighScribe@alphazeta.org
Location: Raleigh, NC
Term Expires: March 2027

High Chronicler Kasandra Camejo

Kasandra Camejo is a dynamic leader with a passion for wildlife. She joined the Florida Chapter as a freshman and later served as Social Chair, Censor, and Chancellor.  The Florida Chapter won the 2023 Founders’ Cup under her leadership.  Kasandra is a 2023 cum laude graduate of the University of Florida with a B.S. degree in wildlife ecology and conservation.  She is employed as an outreach specialist with South Florida Wildlife Center.

Email: HighChronicler@alphazeta.org
Location: Miami, FL
Term Expires: March 2027

Student Representative Joseph Foy

Joe Foy doesn’t have a typical farm background, but that hasn’t inhibited his enthusiasm for Alpha Zeta.  Joe is a senior majoring in mechanical engineering at North Carolina State University.  He came to Alpha Zeta through his connection with NCSU’s agricultural engineering students and faculty. He serves as the Chancellor of his Chapter.  Often seen on campus proudly sporting a pair of bib overalls, Joe is a passionate outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hiking, and backpacking.

Email: StudentRep@alphazeta.org
Location: Goldsboro, NC
Term Expires: March 2025

Alumni Representative Valerie Weisbeck

Valerie Weisbeck has a passion for building stronger communities; that passion extends to the community of Alpha Zeta.  After joining the Cornell Chapter in 2017, she served as the Chapter’s Recruitment Chair for several semesters and remained involved with student members of the Chapter following graduation.   She is a 2020 graduate of Cornell University with degrees in agricultural sciences and developmental sociology.  She earned her M.S. in urban planning (food systems specialization) in 2023.  She is employed as an environmental planner with LaBella Associates in Buffalo, NY.

Email: AlumniRep@alphazeta.org
Location: Buffalo, NY
Term Expires: March 2025