Wisconsin FFA

Resources for State FFA Officer Candidates

Name: Kimberly Badtke

Office(s) Served: Secretary 1993-1994

Education: UW-Madison MBA 2002; BS 1997

Current Position: Vice President, Investments
Private Equity Firm
Palo Alto, California

Testimonial: Perspective - this role exposes you to a wide array of viewpoints in your section, state, and national organization. There are many successful roads leading to the same goal. By working with a diverse officer team, I found it insightful to see a situation from another person's background, find common ground, and work together toward our mutual goals. This skill of bringing diverse backgrounds together has been instrumental in landing jobs.


FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier
leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,
religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status,
sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.