Jaelynn Reyes was born and raised in the great state of Texas. She grew up in McAllen and moved to the Austin area when she was 10 years old.

Jaelynn was a city girl and had no exposure to agriculture till eighth grade. During her high school years, she was heavily involved in FFA and raised/showed market goats and lambs. She continued her education at Angelo State University majoring in Agriculture Science and Leadership. She was heavily involved in the agriculture department as President of Collegiate FFA, a member of Block & Bridal, Meat Food Science Association and Texas Trophy Hunters Association. She was a part of the 2021 ASU Collegiate Meat Judging Team as well as worked at the school ranch as a Food Safety Product Development Lab employee.

Jaelynn continued having a heavy presence in the livestock industry as she started her own livestock consulting business to mentor students that live in urban settings. Jaelynn has interned at some of the biggest major shows in Texas, volunteer on a local/county level and judge/officiate some Leadership and Career Development Events.

During her senior year Jaelynn started working as a part time registration clerk and DNA assistant. She was offered a full-time position as the DNA & Shows coordinator upon graduating. Jaelynn graduated December of 2023 with her bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science and Leadership.