Kelley Ranly

Professional Title: Extension Program Specialist (Leadership Coordinator), Texas 4-H Youth Livestock and Agriculture | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Age: 25
Home: Bryan, Texas

Kelley Ranly serves as an Extension Program Specialist, Leadership Coordinator for Texas 4-H and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension where she is responsible for coordinating and organizing statewide agricultural leadership programs for high-school-aged youth across Texas. In this role, she also oversees Texas 4-H Horse Validation and is on the leadership team for the Texas State 4-H Horse Show. Kelley began working for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Texas 4-H while she was a student at Texas A&M. She worked in Texas Steer and Heifer Validation for two years before moving into the role of assisting with youth leadership programs. She continued to work in this capacity for about three years before moving into her current position.

Kelley recognized her love for agriculture and the western way of life at a very young age. She grew up showing livestock and rodeoing, but really found her niche in the horse world while attending college at Texas A&M University. Kelley obtained a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a minor in Business Administration at Texas A&M University before going on to complete her Master of Agribusiness, also at Texas A&M. While completing her degrees, Kelley was a member of the Texas A&M Ranch Horse Team for four years, which uncovered her deep love for reined cow horses. In her spare time, Kelley also enjoys working with livestock and hay producers to maximize profitability on their pastures, serving at her church, and watching Aggie sports.

Vision for the future of women in the Western industry: Simply put, I believe women are the future of the Western industry. All youth leadership programs I lead require high school students to apply and be accepted before participating. During my time with these programs, we have found that, on average, 70- 80% of our application pool is female. Furthermore, 76% of students in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University are female. With that in mind, it becomes abundantly clear who our youth development programs and universities will be sending out into the Western industry workforce – young women. I find it incredibly moving that our industry is such that women feel empowered to take charge, regardless of the path they choose, and lead with dignity, compassion, and a sincere love for the western way of life. From boots on the ground on a ranch to a CEO working in the 50-story high rise and everything in between, I believe women have a profound role to play in every aspect of the Western industry.

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