Isabella Laguna, of Snoqualmie has been elected as a 2017-18 American Quarter Horse Youth Association Regional Director. The organization’s national officers and regional directors were elected by their peers at the 2017 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar July 11 to 13 in Amarillo, Texas.

Candidates elected for the national officer and regional director positions will serve from July 2017 through June 2018. They will play a major role in the youth association by planning events, participating in community service projects and spreading the word about American Quarter Horses, youth activities and the association.

AQHYA is designed for American Quarter Horse enthusiasts 18 years of age and younger. For more information on the American Quarter Horse Association, visit www.aqha.com.