Stamford Agriscience Program
Meet the 2023-2024 Officer Team!
President:
Sara Caldarone
Hi, my name is Sara Caldarone, and I am honored to serve as this year’s Chapter President. My 2024-2025 SAE included working as a lab manager in doggy daycare and completing a career research project focused on becoming a veterinarian. I’m also proud to have competed in the Veterinary Science CDE, where I gained valuable knowledge and hands-on experience. This upcoming year, I’m excited to begin a poultry entrepreneurship project as part of my continued SAE journey. Outside of FFA, I enjoy hiking, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. I’m looking forward to an amazing year of growth, leadership, and service with our chapter!
Vice President:
Freya Evans
Hi I am Freya Evans! I am a senior and the 2025-2026 Vice President. I have always been passionate about animals and their care. I am the Small Mammal Lab manager and take a lot of pride in caring for our program’s animals. My main SAE is a crochet business where I make plushes using sustainable materials and even fill some with home-grown lavender and catnip. Once I graduate, I hope to attend veterinary school and pursue a career in veterinary medicine. I am looking forward to serving as an officer again this year and having the opportunity to become even more involved in the FFA.
Secretary:
Eva Palacios
Hi! My name is Eva Palacios, and I’m honored to serve as the secretary of the 2025–2026 officer team. I first discovered the agriscience program back in elementary school, and as someone who has always been passionate about marine biology, I knew I had to be a part of it. Since joining, I’ve had the opportunity to meet incredible people, participate in hands-on experiences, and continue growing my love for marine biology. Currently, I’m working on two SAEs. My first is volunteering as a floor educator at the Maritime Aquarium, where I assist with touch tanks, educational carts, and guide guests during stingray feeding sessions. My newest SAE is serving as the assistant lab manager in our marine lab. I’m excited to learn more about lab operations and begin fragging coral as part of my growth in this role.I’m truly excited to be a part of this year’s officer team and can’t wait to see what the school year has in store for us!
Reporter:
Annemarie McDonald
Hi! My name is Annemarie McDonald, I am a senior, and this is my second year serving as one of the chapter reporters. As my SAE, I work a paid placement at the Stamford Florist and spend my time making beautiful bouquets (feel free to stop by!) Outside of ag, I play lacrosse and field hockey serving as a captain, am editor-in-chief of the yearbook, and am a part of a few clubs. I enjoy spending time with my friends, listening to music, and going to the beach. I can’t wait to get to know everyone a little better, and am excited for the great year ahead.
Reporter:
Charlotte Flood
Hi everyone! My name is Charlotte Flood and I am the 2025-2026 chapter reporter! My current SAE includes working at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center but I hope to also start exploring food science by starting my cookie making business. I am involved in many after school clubs as well as Cross Country and Track. In my free time I also love to spend time with my friends and family. I can’t wait to get to know everyone and make this year one to remember!
Treasurer:
Hailey Riveles
Hey! I'm Hailey Riv, Treasurer of the 2025-26 officer team! Currently, my SAE is working at the Stamford Florist, volunteering at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, and co-chairing our Plant Sales. This spring (2025), my team and I competed in the Ag Communications CDE, and we are now getting the chance to compete at the National level! Besides being an Ag student I also play volleyball at Chelsea Piers, love hanging out with friends and reading in my free time. I have two Goldendoodles, Boomer and Slider. I'm so excited to be a part of the team and cannot wait to see what everyone accomplishes this year!
Sentinel:
Elayna Dec
Hi everyone! My name is Elayna Dec, and I’m so excited to serve as our chapter’s 2025–2026 Sentinel! For my SAEs, I’m one of the Doggy Daycare lab managers, and I also run a charity called Beds for Pets with a friend where we make and sell dog toys to support local shelters. I co-chair our Ag Olympics committee with Sara Caldarone, and when I’m not in the Ag building or hanging out with friends, you’ll probably find me at my dance studio, this will be my 14th year dancing at Center Stage!
Junior Student Advisor:
Leah O'Meara
Hii, my name is Leah O’Meara, and I’m the 2025-2026 Junior Student Advisor. I am very passionate about animal science, and I’ve loved animals since I was a kid. At home, I have a dog; a Bernedoodle named Skye. My SAE is volunteering at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, and I am currently working on starting an entrepreneurship. I love music, reading, playing sports, going to concerts, and hanging out with my friends. I am so excited to be an officer this year and I am looking forward to the opportunities this year will bring and to get to know everyone better!
Class Representative:
Peri Bernstein
Hi everyone!! My name is Peri Bernstein and I will be serving as your 25-26’ Sophomore Class Representative! I’m so excited to meet more people in Ag and show everyone how fun this program is. My Ag 1 Foundational SAE consisted of volunteering at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center then I transitioned to a vet’s office where I shadowed amazing vets and vet techs. I learned that I have a passion for the field of veterinary medicine/science. For my immersion SAE I will continue shadowing at the vet's office and learning as much as possible! I plan on competing in the Vet Science CDE this coming school year which I am so excited about! When not in school, I play for Westhill’s Field Hockey team, compete for the Gymnastics team, thrift, bake, study, listen to music, hang out with my friends and play with my dog, Casey. I am so excited for this upcoming school year. Can’t wait to meet all of you!!!
