Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Kylee Webster in a barn stall surrounded by sheep.

Kylee Webster, VG26

Kylee Webster in a barn stall surrounded by sheep.

Biography

From: Connecticut

B.S., Pre-Veterinary Sciences, UMass Amherst, 2025

Why did you choose to pursue the M.S. in Animals and Public Policy (MAPP) degree, and why did you choose Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine to pursue this degree?
I knew after finishing my bachelor’s degree that I wanted to continue my education. I decided not to apply to vet school right away and began looking into master’s programs. Originally, I was only looking at online programs, but I found the MAPP degree program in my research. I appreciated the uniqueness of the MAPP program and thought it was a great choice to be able to help animals from a different angle.

What are your interests and/or experience related to the MAPP program?
I am primarily interested in wildlife and exotics and their protection but am always open to new experiences.

What are your career goals after completing the program?
I'm not sure exactly yet. For a while, I wanted to go to vet school, but have currently put that “on hold” until I’m sure I want to commit the time and money to it. Ideally, I want to work with wildlife or conservation in some capacity, but am excited to explore options.