GO PANTRY AMBASSADOR COUNCIL (GPAC)

2024-25 GPAC (GO Pantry Ambassador Council)

We are excited about creating opportunities to engage and involve local high school students as part of our leadership team. Our Junior Board and Student Ambassador programs are unique opportunities for high school students to learn about community service through hands-on participation in the leadership of GO Pantry. Led by Kelly Perry and Matt McIntire, our student ambassadors take an active part in the vision of GO Pantry.

All GO Pantry Ambassadors go through a formal selection process where they complete applications and interview with a selection committee. Once selected, they work together as a team to help GO Pantry combat childhood hunger in Northern Kentucky. These exceptional students work hard to raise awareness about childhood hunger in their schools and communities. They facilitate food drives and fund raising events. They take the podium to speak to groups about childhood hunger. They work events in the warehouse and bring new students to volunteer events. This great group of smart, active, passionate student leaders is helping GO Pantry move the community into action as we fight to feed hungry kids in Northern Kentucky.

Meet Our 2024-25 Jr Board Members

We welcome Payton Erion, Kat Heuker, Ethan Leicht, and Wyatt Levi as members of the Jr Board of Directors for 2024-25. These young women and young men have already demonstrated a dedication to serving GO Pantry in their schools and communities. The new ideas they bring to GO Pantry and their voice at our schools will help educate our community on childhood hunger as they lead the Ambassador council through food drives and outreach activities. As junior board members, these students are invited into the leadership of GO Pantry. They participate in board meetings and are involved in the planning and direction of GO Pantry as it strives to meet the needs of local school kids struggling with food insecurity. The students will also be part of GO Pantry’s leadership team for volunteer events and community outreach activities.

Payton Erion
Jr Board Member

Payton is a senior at Ryle High School where she serves on Ryle’s Student Council Executive Board, Kentucky State Student Council Board as the Service Coordinator, NKCCA Youth Board, Ryle Dance Team Captain, Science National Honor Society President, Math Honor Society Secretary, Health Occupations Students of America Treasurer. She is a member of National Honor Society, English Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Business Leaders of America, Club U and Link Crew. She is an only child and very close with parents. In her spare time she loves to volunteer and spend time with family and friends. Her servants heart led her to join GO Pantry her sophomore year to promote this amazing organization and to give back to her local community.

Kat Heuker
Jr Board Member

Katherine is a senior at Notre Dame Academy and participates in Teen Leadership Club, multiple National Honors Societies, cross country, diving, lacrosse and is an ambassador for her school. Some of her favorite outside hobbies are her dance team, and reading new novels. She is from a family of 7, with her being the second youngest. She is super excited to become more involved in GPAC with being on the Junior Board this year!

Ethan Leicht
Jr Board Member

Ethan is a senior at Cooper High School. He is a member of the Student Leadership Council, National Honor Society, and St. Elizabeth High School Internship Program. Some of his favorite hobbies are skiing in the winter, weightlifting, and just having a good time with friends. He joined GO Pantry four years ago for his love of volunteering, but has stayed for the aid and joy that the organization brings to its community.

Wyatt Levi
Jr Board Member

Wyatt is a senior at Conner High School, where he is the school’s FRYSC student representative, the Student Council President, and the Student Representative of Boone County. He loves all things sports as he is a Varsity Football player and a Boxer along with reffing youth football for 3 years now. Wyatt also enjoys snowboarding, learning, and listening to music along with many other activities. He joined GPAC as a part of his fight against poverty’s effect on children, and now, he is thrilled about the opportunity to continue his fight on the Jr. Board.