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Life Executive 2026

Meet your Life Executive for the Class of 2026.  Life President Emily Smith, Valedictorian Jenna Bevacqua and Meghan Lawrence and Life Secretary Madison Hayward

Life President

The Life President is the main representative of the Class who will work with other life officers and the Faculty of Agriculture Alumni Association to ensure the interests of the Class are being observed in the matters of finance publicity, reunions, and fundraising.

Emily Smith, a native of Cambridge Ontario, completed her degree in Bio-veterinary science with a minor in Equine Science and a Certificate of Animal Welfare. 

This summer Emily will be working at an emergency vet clinic in Dartmouth and then heading to the Atlantic Veterinary College on Prince Edward Island in the fall to compete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

“I am very honored to have been selected as Life President to represent the Class of 2026 for many years to come,” she said. “The AC is a very special place to me and I am so happy.”

Life Secretary

The Life Secretary will provide the link between the Class and the Faculty of Agriculture Alumni Association. They will handle correspondence with the Class executive and coordinate the mechanics of the Class mailing list for special class events and alumni gatherings.

A native of New Germany, Nova Scotia, Madison knew she wanted to attend the AC before she even knew what she wanted to study. “The hands-on opportunities and friendly community is what really sold me and I wouldn’t trade the experiences I have gained for anything,” she added.

Madison majored in Environmental Sciences with Certificates in both Organic Agriculture and Sustainable Soil Management. She plans to complete her master’s degree in the new year.

“I am honored my peers selected me for this position,” she said.   “I plan on helping to keep our class connected long after we walk across the stage. I can’t wait to see where we all go, and I’ll always make sure we find our way back together!”

Valedictorian

For the first time in Agriculture history, there were two students given the honor of Valedictorian, Jenna Bevacqua and Meghan Lawrence.  These students will represent all graduating students during Convocation ceremonies through the delivery of an address.

Jenna, a native of Vancouver BC, grew up in the city and wanted a school experience that brought her into a small town.” I wanted an authentic farm experience and what better place than Truro Nova Scotia,” she said.  

Jenna is graduating with a BSc (Agriculture) Honours in Plant Science and minor in Food Bioscience.  She hopes to pursue a master’s degree and work in sustainable food systems and food security. 

“I am beyond grateful and excited to speak on behalf of this class. Truly, I’ve never felt so loved by a Class and a community before and this opportunity to share my love for this group of people is a dream come true,” she said.

Meghan, a native of Ottawa ON, wanted to connect her love for science, animals, interpersonal relationships and hard work and is graduating with a degree in Bio- Veterinary Science 

In the fall she will apply to study her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in the hopes of pursuing a career in large animal medicine, with a focus on preventative health and epidemiology. 

“Having Jenna and I do this together just feels like it was meant to be,” added Meghan.  “I cannot wait to give our speech!”