Morelia Falcon is a senior 4-Her from Grayson County, District 5. She comes from a military family with seven daughters who all show a love and passion for 4-H. Morelia has participated in many 4-H activities but her favorite programs are leadership and science, engineering and technology. She is also a 2019 Emerald Award Winner. “Her love for 4-H will spread through the state,” said Kindra Ewing Jones, County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development.
Take a moment to meet your new 4-H State Treasurer – Morelia Falcon . . .
Q: Why did you want to be a Kentucky 4-H State Officer? Did someone inspire or help you make that decision?
Morelia: I was inspired to become a Kentucky 4-H State Officer after seeing the impact officers had on younger 4-H’ers. My oldest sister, Paloma, was a state officer. Throughout her term, I was able to witness the friendships, impacts, and opportunities this experience gave her.
Q: How many years have you been in 4-H? What has been your primary focus in 4-H?
Morelia: I started my Kentucky 4-H journey as a Cloverbud and have been a member for nearly 13 years. My “main focus” has always been to take advantage of every opportunity to make a difference in my community and grow as a stronger leader.
Q: What has been your favorite part of 4-H thus far?
Morelia: My favorite part so far has been the friendships I have made throughout the years. I have been fortunate enough to grow alongside so may 4-H’ers and watch each other become adults through this program. The best part is I am now on this year’s 4-H officer team with three of these incredible people.
Q: What are your goals as a State Officer in your position? What do you want to accomplish?
Morelia: My main goal is to give back to the youth of Kentucky 4-H. I want to help create even better opportunities for our 4-H’ers to make a difference and grow into greater leaders. I strive to build friendships so 4-H’ers know they are always supported in their endeavors. I have always been supported by past State 4-H Officers and my hope is to have that same impact on others.
Q: Who do you want to meet and learn from while you are in office?
Morelia: I would like to meet and learn from other 4-H’ers! I am constantly inspired by the stories and ideas of other 4-H members. I cannot wait to meet as many people as possible!
Q: How do you define “leadership”? “Success”?
Morelia: I define successful leadership as any situation where a lesson is learned, task have been accomplished, or someone has been inspired.
Q: What advice would you give a younger 4-Her?
Morelia: My advice to a younger 4-Her would be to go to every 4-H opportunity possible. You will never know what you are passionate about if you never try anything new.
“I am who I am because of the Kentucky 4-H program,” said Morelia Falcon. “not only has this program given me a platform to learn and grow as a leader, it has allowed me to inspire others to do the same.”
Get to know Morelia outside of 4-H . . .
Q: Where do you want to go to school and what will you major in? What are your future plans/career?
Morelia: About a year and a half ago, I created an online vintage clothing business called Thrift in Leitch. I am fortunate to say I have been able to quit my office job and run my own business full time. My future plans consist of continuing to grow my business and see where it leads me!
Q: What are your hobbies? Outside of 4-H.
Morelia: A few of my hobbies are crafting, sewing, thrift shopping and enjoying time with my family on our farm.
Q: What is your favorite meal?
Morelia: My favorite meal is General Tso chicken with lo-mein from a restaurant called Double Dragon in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Q: How would your friends describe you?
Morelia: I think my friends would describe me as hardworking and passionate.
