CASNR Change Maker Spotlight: Kaden Wykert

Kaden Wykert
Meet CASNR Change Maker scholarship recipient Kaden Wykert, a freshman animal science and pre-vet major from Arthur, Nebraska. He is working to offer a service that focuses on rural agriculture mental health.
January 24, 2022

Major: Animal Science and Pre-Vet

Hometown: Arthur, Nebraska

Please describe your big idea in a few sentences.

During high school, I developed a service that focused on rural agriculture mental health called “Mind Behind the Plate”. Currently, I am working on creating a template for other high school students to make a difference in their local communities through following what I did.

What impact do you want to have on the world?

I want to offer more information and support to those who struggle with mental health in the agricultural industry.

How has the Change Maker scholarship and CASNR community helped you discover your passion and grow your skills?

The Change Maker Scholarship and the CASNR community have offered all they could to help me make my idea become a reality.

How has your mentor/mentors shaped your experience thus far?

My mentors have helped me grow into the person I need to be to achieve my goals.

What advice would you have for someone who is not sure if they should apply/if their idea is big enough?

Just go for it! People will help you along the way, and you will grow as a leader.