2025-2026
Chapter Officers
Allision Avina
President
“Hey everyone! My name is Allison Avina and I am currently serving as your 2025-2026 Chapter President! I am a senior at HHS and this is my 2nd year serving on the FFA Officer team and this will be my 4th year actvivly showing swine through FFA. In FFA I have attented MFE, atteneded State Confernce 3 times and participate in the Ag Mechanics Auction, plus more!! I have a big passion for showing swine through Hollister FFA. In my free time, I really enjoy going yo concerts, spending time with friends and family, going on walks with my dog, and traveling! I am so Excited to what we haved planned for you all this year! ”
Addison Thorton
Vice President
" Hey everyone! My name is Addison Throton and I am serving as you t 2025-2026 Vice President! I am so excited to bring excitement and fun into our chapter meeting and bring different ideas to our chapter. I am a senior this year, and after graduating I am planning on being a labor and delivery nurse. I have shown market goats with Hollister FFA for almost 4 years now. And have gone to State Conference and also competed in many different contest. Outside of FFA I enjoy camping with my family and friends, traveling and baking.
Cooper Dougherty
Secretary
Hey Hollister FFA! My name is Cooper Dougherty, and I am honored to serve as this year's 2025-2026 Chapter Office Secretary! I have been within the FFA Organization for the past three years, coming four, and I am extremely excited to care for the members of Hollister FFA! I also hold a position as the South Coast Region FFA Vice President Representing the Santa Clara Section! Outside of the blue corduroy jacket, I show livestock throughout the United States, where I have been to 21 States committing to a passion that I love. I have so many goals for this year not just for our Officer Team, but as a Chapter as a whole. Let's make this one the best yet, Hollister FFA!
Kaden Rodriguez
Treasurer
What's up Hollister FFA! I'm Kaden Rodriguez, and I'm hyped to be serving as your Chapter Treasurer for 2025-2026. I've had a strong passion for agriculture and showing livestock since I was introduced as a kid. Through FFA I have shown multiple beef project and swine. Outside of FFA I enjoy spending time with friends, fishing, hunting and working on trucks. As Treasurer, my personal goals include improving my leadership and public speaking skills. I also aim to set a positive example for younger members, grow in responsibility, and gain real-world experience that will help me in future careers involving agriculture, business, or finance. I'm excited to help my chapter succeed while continuing to grow as a dependable and driven leader.
Natalia Pacheco
Reporter
"Hi everyone! My name is Natalia Pacheco and I'm currently serving as your 2025-2026 Chapter Reporter! Through FFA I have shown goats, participated in speaking competitions like Opening & Closing and El Credo de FFA. I have attended state conference as a delegate and got the opportunity to meet amazing people from different chapters! I also enjoy doing horse judging. Outside of FFA I really enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and going shopping with my siblings and friends."
Francisco Berlanga
Sentinel
"Hi everyone! My name is Francisco Berlanga and I’m your 2025-2026 Chapter Sentinel. I am so grateful to be chosen to represent my chapter. I'm so excited to see what this year brings. I've been showing Market goat through Hollister FFA since my freshman year and through 4-H since I was 9 years old! Some of my favorite activities outside of FFA is spending time with family and friends, camping, hunting, and fishing. I can't wait to bring new fun and exciting ideas to our amazing chapter this year"
Kaliya Hernadez
Historian
"Hey Hollister FFA! I'm Kaliya Hernandez, and I'm super excited to be serving as your chapter historian this year. I love spending time with my family and friends! I've always had a strong passion for animals. whether it is helping out with their care or rescuing ones in need, it's something I'm genuinely love doing. I'm excited to make new friends, open up new opportunities and create some awesome memories together! I'm looking forward to helping FFA grow as new and old members come together to reach their goals. Thank you for giving me the chance to represent your chapter as Historian."
Carson Dougherty
Parliamentarian
Heyyy Hollister FFA! My name is Carson Dougherty and I’m your Parlimaterian for 2025-2026. I have been involved within the industry since I could walk! It started when I was showing pigs with my older brother, Cooper. Then I got introduced to showing lambs where I won peewee showmanship at Monterey County Fair, and ever since then I have been showing lambs. Other than FFA I enjoy going line dancing with my two best friends and hanging out with my family. As your Parliamentarian my goals are to improve my public speaking so that I can be a better chapter officer and improve my social skills. I’m so excited to set an example to young members about what being an FFA member means, responsibility, trustworthiness and commitment.