Finding talent among the vast arenas we call the Western industry is, quite frankly, an easy task. It’s who we are. Hardworking, dedicated, and ambitious don’t even begin to describe the motivated young women who are ubiquitous in every facet from sport to corporate, entertainment to media, and from agriculture to adventure. This talent is everywhere. The hard part is whittling the list down to just 30 to comprise COWGIRL‘s newest class of 30 Under 30 recipients.

This overwhelming task is worth it, however, because these annual classes make up the leaders who rise to the top for their dedication to lead the way by opening doors, and sharing enthusiasm and encouragement in everything they do, amongst many other admirable traits.

Now celebrating our fifth anniversary of seeking out and promoting this esteemed group of powerful young women, COWGIRL is extremely proud to introduce the COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Class of 2024.

In celebration, this class will gather in Fort Worth the weekend of March 8, 2024, to be honored at the Wrangler COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Empowered Gala at Tannahill's in the historic Stockyards. Among invited guests will be alumna from previous 30 Under 30 classes, as well as family, friends, and industry leaders who support the annual program.

Congratulations, Class of 2024! It is an honor to introduce you to many of your peers and those in the industry who will look to you as leaders in this wonderful community we all know and love.

Alexa Wilcox

Title: Head Women's Rodeo Coach, New Mexico Jr. College
Age:
29
Home:
Lovington, New Mexico

Andrea Thorp

Title: Marketing Director, Hippie Cowgirl Couture
Age:
30
Home:
Bridgeport, Texas

Ashley Starrett

Title: Owner, Equine Dentist, Denim Dentistry
Age:
27
Home:
Amarillo, Texas

Bret Leigh Nance

Title: Agricultural Law Attorney/Assistant Attorney General, South Dakota Office of the Attorney General
Age:
25
Home:
Pierre, South Dakota

Callie Masar

Title: Sales and Rentals Manager, Colorado State Fair and Rodeo
Age:
28
Home:
Florence, Colorado

Caroline Lukens

Title: Rodeo Operations Coordinator, National Western Stock Show
Age:
26
Home:
Kiowa, Colorado

Catherine Dowling

Title: Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis
Age:
30
Home:
Montague, California

Courtney Greener

Title: Marketing Manager, Double D Ranch
Age:
27
Home:
Yoakum, Texas

Courtny Conkle

Title: General Manager, Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo
Age:
28
Home:
Douglas, Wyoming

Diane Hayes (Hanson)

Title: Operations & Research Analyst, Cobalt Cattle Company
Age:
27
Home:
Orchard, Colorado

Elyssa Leininger

Title: Western Artist, Elyssa Leininger - Western and Wildlife Artist
Age:
30
Home:
Billings, Montana

Hannah Crandall

Title: Marketing & Media Manager, North Texas Fair & Rodeo
Age:
23
Home:
Pilot Point, Texas

Kaitlyn Weldon

Title: Social Media Manager, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Age:
27
Home:
Jones, Oklahoma

Katie Clinebell

Title: Director of Client Services and Operations, Equine Network, LLC
Age:
30
Home:
Loveland, Colorado

Kelley Ranly

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

Kendall Whatley

Title: Regional Sales Manager, Vytelle; Owner, Bar K Cattle Services
Age:
30
Home:
Stephenville, Texas

Lexi Hoagland

Title: National Sales and Marketing Specialist, Lane Boots
Age: 27
Home:
Fort Worth

Madison Brooks

Title: Business and Corporate Development Manager, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Age:
26
Home:
Katy, Texas

Mallory Bush

Title: Global Product Manager – Western Footwear & Business Development, Ariat International, Inc.
Age:
24
Home:
Hollister, California

Marissa Fisher

Title: Beef Operations Manager, University of California, Davis
Age:
29
Home:
Walnut Grove, California

Megan Ray

Title: Social Media Coordinator, Professional Bull Riders
Age:
25
Home:
Ellensburg, Washington

Megan Silveira

Title: Associate Editor, Angus Journal
Age:
25
Home:
St. Joseph, Missouri

Michaela Brazil-Gillies

Title: Director of Operations/Owner, Go West Enterprises
Age:
30
Home:
Fountain Valley, California

Rizpah Bellard

Title: Entrepreneur and Cattle Rancher, Nova Farming
Age:
29
Home:
Fresno, California

Sarah Falen

Title: Agriculture Advocate, Wild West Advocacy
Age:
28
Home:
Cheyenne, Wyoming

Sarah Schobert

Title: Equine Lecturer and Horse Judging Coach, Texas A&M University
Age:
29
Home:
Navasota, Texas

Shelby Rasmussen

Title: Coordinator - Operations, Sponsorships & Events, LEARFIELD College Rodeo
Age:
24
Home:
Cave Creek, Arizona

Sidney Abbott

Title: Head of Research and Cattle Management, OT Feedyard and Research Center
Age:
26
Home:
Wildorado, Texas

Sierra Jepsen

Title: Owner, Meat Scientist, and Lead Butcher, Butcher Solutions, LLC
Age:
29
Home:
Livingston, Montana

Tyler Schuster

Title: Manager, Leadership Development, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Age:
24
Home:
Fort Worth, Texas


Wrangler‘s COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by Cavender’s the Official Retailer, Charlie 1 Horse Hats the Official Hat, and Durango Boots the Official Boot, for COWGIRL 30 Under 30, with Corral Boots, Montana Silversmiths, Old Gringo Bootsand Double D Ranch.

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