Austin, Texas

Audrey Burchett

Office of State Representative Angelia Orr

Audrey Burchett, a class of 2026 agribusiness major at Texas A&M University, is from San Antonio, Texas. Through her involvement in many diverse activities, Audrey has developed a strong work ethic while strengthening her leadership, communication, and time management skills. She is a highly involved and dedicated individual. Audrey is an active member of her Christian women’s organization, Philadelphia Sisters in Christ, where she devotes significant time to community service, leadership positions, and coordinating events with other members. She also volunteers at her church and for her organization’s philanthropy, Save Our Streets. In addition, Audrey was a teacher’s assistant for two agricultural economics classes under Dr. Menzies in Texas A&M’s Agricultural Economics Department, where she enjoyed working with and interacting with other students within her department. Audrey has a passion for supporting agriculture and producers through policies. Her other areas of interest include food security, abortion laws, and border security. With these passions, Audrey is excited to be interning with the Office of State Representative Angelia Orr during the 89^th Texas Legislative Session and is eager to see where this experience takes her.

Caitlin Castro

Office of State Senator Pete Flores

Caitlin Castro, a senior at Texas A&M University, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management (RWFM) with a concentration in Natural Resource Management and Policy and a minor in Agricultural Communications and Journalism. Caitlin is committed to connecting all people with nature while fostering healthy, sustainable relationships between natural and man-made environments. Her passion for service and leadership is evident through her involvement as a peer mentor for Hullabaloo-U, a first-semester experience for freshman and transfer students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (COALS). She also served as an RWFM representative in the COALS Council and Ambassador groups. Caitlin has supported various departmental events and research and played a role in establishing the RWFM Stewards program, an outreach initiative for current and prospective RWFM students and sponsors. Caitlin’s interest in public policy was ignited through working with the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, where she assisted with Endangered Species Act compliance on military lands. While interning with the Office of State Senator Pete Flores in Austin, Texas, this spring, Caitlin hopes to obtain invaluable experience in public service, as she prepares for a career in military conservation and strives to make conservation a reality across Texas.

Jose “Diego” Chapa

Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Braden Clampit

Office of State Senator Lois Kolkhorst

Kaitlyn Cloud

Texas Farm Bureau -and- Texas Ag Council

Elena Estremo

Office of State Representative Stan Kitzman

Aiden Hunter

Office of State Senator Bob Hall

Greyson Philippovic

Office of State Representative Ben Bumgarner

Greyson Philippovic recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and an Equine Science certificate. Growing up deeply involved in the equine industry, he was inspired to join the 2023 Horse Judging Team, where he and his team were named national champions at the AQHA World Show. His experiences in the equine world, along with internships at the Rockafellow Law Firm and Gardiner Angus Ranch, sparked his passion for advocacy, especially within the agriculture and livestock sectors. He is planning to attend law school in the fall of 2025, with a focus on real estate, estate planning, and livestock and land management law. His goal is to help landowners, ranchers, and agricultural producers navigate complex legal issues and preserve their legacies for future generations. Through his internship with the Office of State Representative Ben Bumgarner this spring, Greyson is excited to engage in the legislative process and for the wide variety of networking opportunities.

Cody Sexton

Office of the Speaker