Her Story
About Lyneah
Lyneah Israel serves as a summer agricultural program intern in Monument Valley, Utah, where she supports agricultural education for 10 to 12 students each day. Her work includes maintaining school gardens and developing new animal lab facilities, alongside community service projects such as sheep shearing, branding, and constructing fences and gardens. Born into a family with a small agricultural operation, Lyneah has been immersed in the field since childhood and is dedicated to advancing agricultural literacy in her community. She partners with the Monument Valley Community Center, a nonprofit focused on cultural outreach, language preservation, and agricultural workshops. Inspired by her high school ag teacher Terri James, Lyneah transitioned from an interest in environmental law to embracing teaching in agriculture. She values clear communication, determination, and giving full effort, especially as a woman navigating a male-dominated industry, and lives by the principle that what one does with their time makes the biggest difference.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Lyneah
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my family, immediate and distant, for being a constant support system in my life. They have always told me that I can do anything that I set my mind too. There is a saying in our language “ taa hwo aji’teego” meaning that everything you do is up to you. You are in charge of your future. That has been instilled in me since a younge age, and it is something I still live by to this day.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
We all get the same amount of time, but it's what we do with it that makes a big difference.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't be scared, and definitely be loud. Don't be scared to get in there and take opportunities. It's okay to take up space. Be confident, keep showing up, and you'll do great.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
In my opinion, the biggest challenge for Utah agriculture educators right now is job openings! There are some fewer amounts of jobs in the industry now, but they always fluctuate so it comes and goes. Opportunity wise, there are a lot. We are faced with opportunities everyday to better ourselves, our students, and our program.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Hard work ethic. You can be talented and gifted at things, but if you do not put in the work for it, that talent doesn’t grow into anything meaningful. I value consistency, putting in the effort even when it is uncomfortable, and following through on commitments. Another core value for me is growth. I want to keep learning, improving, and becoming someone my community can rely on. I believe in putting in the same effort to become better everyday.
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