Violetta Latham
I’m excited to be stepping into the position of section Youth Coordinator at ARRL. I’ve been a licensed ham for over 10 years, and amateur radio has played an essential role in shaping my community and building my skill set.
I’ve been fortunate to operate from some incredible stations like PJ2T, J62K, K3LR, and W3LPL, and I was co-organizer of Team Exuberance, an all-youth contesting team for 2019 CQ WPX SSB contest from K3LR. Whether it’s contesting, DXing, or mentoring, I’ve always loved the diversity of ham radio and the bonds that I’ve created through a shared love of the hobby.
Aside from ham radio, I am also a flight instructor and commercial pilot. I have opportunities every day to teach youth and work closely with them to mentor and instruct. Whether it’s from the flight deck or the shack, my goal is to work with young people to help them discover their potential and get involved in every way possible.