Diana Mincolla, VG25
Biography
New Jersey
M.S. in Conservation Medicine ‘25
Environmental Studies
University of Vermont 2023
Why did you choose to pursue this degree, and why did you choose Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine to pursue this degree?
I chose this program because wildlife conservation is one of my passions and something I plan to center my career around. I am eager to learn more about the concept of conservation medicine and use what I learn in my career.
What are your interests and/or experience relative to conservation medicine?
For as long as I can remember protecting wildlife has been a priority of mine. Recently, while working as a zookeeper intern at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Kansas, I became fascinated with primates, specifically their behavior. I also learned a lot about a plethora of species but became equally attached to the lemurs we had in the facility.
What are your career goals after completing the program?
After graduation, I plan to focus my attention on primates in their natural habitat by researching their behavior to assist in conservation efforts.