BRAGGS KAYLA

Lovingly referred to as a Georgia Peach, KAYLA BRAGGS is a second-year food science student with a concentration in business and industry. Holding many leadership positions such as Sophomore Senator, vice chair of the Student Relations Committee, Miss College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Orange and Green Guide, and a Girl Scout, to say the least Braggs is the definition of a leader. Initially, she considered majoring in pharmacy, but later decided that CAFS was the place for her.

“I was looking for something that was stem-based, but still offered her an opportunity to be creative ¬— food science was kind of the perfect mix of both worlds. Science is still the base, but you have the flexibility of different careers,” Braggs explained. With a long to-do-list, Braggs has managed to maintain it all. According to Braggs, what keeps her grounded is the lessons she has L

learned from CAFS. “CAFS gave me the first clubs and organizations that allowed me to have leadership roles,” Braggs explained.

According to Timmons, Braggs can conquer anything she puts her mind to. “Kayla is the boss. Kayla is going places. She is doing a lot, but she is doing it well," Timmons said. “She is definitely success and idea-driven. She’s going places and she is going to be doing some great things.”

Braggs stated that maintaining a presence in leadership has taught her a plethora of life lessons. “Leadership has taught me accountability and time management,” mentioned Braggs.

Though she is in a leadership role, Braggs never forgets that she is a student first, and her ultimate goal is to graduate.

“Even though I am in these leadership roles, maintaining my GPA is important to me. I have had to learn how to effectively manage

Kayla Braggs, Florida A&M University Sophomore Student Senator and Miss College of Agriculture and Food Sciences

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my class schedule while still making time for my friends and taking care of myself.

“CAFS professors actually invest in you. They care about your wellbeing and want to encourage you to be the best in your area. That is why programs like MANNRS are so important,” said Braggs. “Because of how they have watched me develop in CAFS, my parents even see the future of agriculture and what it has to offer. They have been supportive, especially through guidance and the opportunities that I have had the pleasure of getting in the short time of me being on campus,” Braggs concluded.

Braggs plans on progressing in her leadership skills and grades by monopolizing from the opportunities the CAFS has to offer.

BRAGGS KAYLA