Biography
Utah/Texas
Wildlife Biology
Texas State University, 2020
Why did you choose to pursue this degree, and why did you choose Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine to pursue this degree?
My decision to pursue conservation medicine has come gradually. In 2016, I learned for the first time about wildlife veterinary medicine. I began pursuing the path for a conservation-based degree-and as any true adventurer knows, no adventure is complete without a few obstacles! My greatest challenge is a learning disability, but I don’t let that deter me from pursuing my dreams. Like great scientists and explorers of the past, I choose to persevere until my dreams become reality. I believe in the tortoise’s wisdom: “slow and steady wins the race.” Cummings School's MS in Conservation Medicine program is a dream come true because it aligns perfectly with my personal values.
What are your interests and/or experience relative to your program?
Most recently, I had the privilege of working with USDA’s emergency response for highly pathogenic avian influenza and cattle tick fever.
What are your career goals after completing the program?
Upon completion, it is my hope that I will be able to pursue a D.V.M., with an emphasis on wildlife conservation and international health. I wish to inspire rising generations through my pioneer’s journey, proving that anything is possible for those who dare to dream.