Spotlight - Lucile Morehouse
Lucile Morehouse is proof that leadership can begin with curiosity and grow into legislative change.
An Oklahoma 4-H State Ambassador and Oklahoma 4-H State STEM Innovator, Lucile has grown up immersed in service, education and agricultural stewardship. Now in her second year as a Global Change Ambassador, she continues to expand her impact beyond state lines, most recently travelling to Washington D.C. to teach workshops at Ignite, a national event where youth participate in leadership development and service projects.
“I grew up in 4-H,” Lucile shares. “When I was younger, I went to a training event with my mom. They talked about all the change that fellow youth were creating, and I knew I wanted to do something too.”
That moment planted a seed that would grow into a statewide legislative achievement.
Lucile focused her efforts on protecting pollinators, recognising the critical role they play in agriculture and environmental sustainability. What began as passion soon turned into policy.
“I wanted to do something about our pollinators and help them to my best abilities,” she explains.
On 02 March 2026,, the Lucile Morehouse Pollinator Bill officially passed the Oklahoma Senate. The bill designates four important insects as official state symbols of Oklahoma:
The European honeybee (Apis mellifera) — State Agricultural Pollinator
The American bumblebee (Bombus pensylvanicus) — State Native Insect
The Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) — State Predator Insect
The Rainbow scarab (Phanaeus vindex) — State Soil Conservation Insect
Each of these species plays a unique role in Oklahoma agriculture and conservation, from pollinating crops, to protecting ecosystems, to improving soil health. The bill highlights stewardship, agricultural education and the importance of understanding how every part of nature works together to sustain farms and ranches.
Stepping into the legislative arena, however, came with moments of doubt.
“When I met Senator Bullard, I was quite nervous,” Lucile recalls. “I was scared I would say the wrong thing or make the conversation awkward.”
Instead, she found encouragement and mentorship.
“Little did I know that Senator Bullard was the nicest man on earth. I was scared and shy, but he helped me get out of my comfort zone and be more confident in the Capitol.”
That experience strengthened her belief that young people belong in rooms where decisions are made.
Being part of the Global Change Ambassador community has also expanded her sense of support.
“Not only do I have people in Oklahoma or America cheering me on, people across the world are supporting me. They have made me feel like family even though we are an ocean apart.”
Looking ahead, Lucile’s ambitions bridge science and strategy. She hopes to attend college majoring in business with a minor in biology, with the goal of becoming a biotech investment banker.
“I want to research medicines for biotech companies and give presentations in front of CEOs, investors and fellow colleagues.”
From protecting pollinators to shaping conversations in boardrooms, Lucile represents a generation of young leaders who understand that innovation, agriculture, science and service are deeply connected.
Her journey reminds us that change does not require waiting for adulthood. It begins with noticing a problem, caring deeply, and choosing to act.
We are honoured to follow Lucile on her journey.