Meet the Social Media and Publicity Committee

Hello,
My name is Ashley Coffey and I am an Animal Science major and focusing on a minor in Agribusiness at Cal Poly. I was born and raised in Napa, CA. I recently transferred from Santa Rosa Junior College. This is my first year with Western Bonanza and I am on the Publicity and Social Media Committee. I am very excited to be involved with this show as it is one of my greater passions in life. I was heavily involved in 4-H throughout my childhood. I showed 3 years of hogs and for the past 10 years I have shown cattle. Within the ten years of showing cattle I have achieved one of my greater accomplishments…winning Champion AOB Female at Cow Palace in 2006. This was with my own Bred and Owned heifer. This heifer was the foundation for my own show cattle herd; I developed this herd to raise quality show animals.

Not only have I been involved with cattle but I have also been showing horses for the past 18 years. The disciplines I have shown in are Western Pleasure, English, and currently, Cutting. I am looking forward to my involvement with this show and the opportunities that may arise.

Sincerely,
Ashley

Hi there!
My name is Adriene Henderson, I am a fourth year journalism and public relations major. However, my true passion lies within my minor which is agricultural communications. Both of my parents come from long lines of Minnesota farmers and ranchers, and although I grew up 2,000 miles away from my farm it is without doubt my favorite place on earth. I have been surrounded by agriculture and livestock for as long as I can remember, and not a day goes by that I don’t appreciate their importance. Although I never showed livestock myself, the dedication and competition is fascinating to me.

I have a strong skill set surrounding event planning and public relations work. During my studies as a journalism student I have be introduced to the world of the media, and as a public relations student I have developed skills to communicate with the media as well as various publics. I have a strong background in event planning from my work with the American Cancer Society organizing and running Cal Poly’s Relay for Life as an event chair. I am interning with UC Cooperative Extensions working with their farm advisors and the 4-H program and I love every minute of it. I am very excited to bring my communications knowledge and skills to Western Bonanza but even more so I am excited for all that I will be able to learn surrounding the livestock side of the event!

Thanks!
Adriene