Awards and Honors
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University: University Fellowship (Graduate School) - 2018-2019
CFAES Outstanding Senior - 2018 - Selected as one of 20 outstanding seniors in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi - 2017
Office of International Affairs Academic Enrichment Grant - April 2017
- Awarded $4,000 for smallholder dairy farm research in Kampala, Uganda
Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry - March 2017
- Holbrook Research Abroad Fellowship
Awarded $3,500 for smallholder dairy farm research in Kampala, Uganda
American Society of Animal Science Scholastic Achievement Award - April 2016, 2017, and 2018
- Placed in the top 10% of all juniors (2016) and seniors (2017, 2018) in the Department of Animal Sciences
International Experience
Smallholder, Non-Grazing Dairy Farm Honors - June - July 2017
Research Project in Kampala, Uganda
Principal Investigator
- Surveyed 10 different urban and peri-urban dairy farmers about cow management and feed, milk output, and milk end-use over summer 2017 in Kampala, Uganda
- Analyzed, wrote, and presented the results to The Ohio State University community during the 2017 – 2018 school year
First Year Experience Study Abroad to Nicaragua - January 1 – 11, 2015
- Studied Nicaraguan history, culture, and agriculture
- Stayed with a rural, coffee-farming Nicaraguan family; Toured several sustainable farms and learned about coffee production
Professional Experience
The Ohio State University Young Alumni Academy - September 2018 - Present
Plant Biosecurity in Theory and Practice Short Course - May 2018 - Kansas State University
Ohio State - CFAES Ambassador - February 2015 - May 2018
- Represented the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at numerous events
Animal Welfare and Behavior Club (AWBC) - October 2014 - May 2018
- President (March 2017 – April 2018); AWBC secretary (April 2015 – March 2017)
Plant Health and Resource Management Club - September 2016 - December 2017
- Traveled to various locations to partake in industry tours
- Planned and executed a large, annual event to increase awareness of plant disease issues to the general Ohio State student community
Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging/Assessment Contest - September - November, 2016
Guiding Eyes for the Blind at The Ohio State University - January 2017 - April 2018
The Ohio State University Community Orchestra, Violinist - August 2014 - May 2018
Work and Internship Experience
Ohio State, CFAES Office of Prospective Student Services - January 2017 - May 2018
Experience Ohio State for a Day (EOFD) Student Coordinator, Columbus, OH
- Co-organized highly specialized visits for prospective students
Pro Milk Dairy LLC - May - August 2016
Intern, Mt. Sterling, OH
- Assisted with diagnosing and treating diseases in the 1,200 head herd
- Fed calves, assisted in the calving process, and sorted, marked, and moved cows
- Entered treatment information into DairyComp
Jorgensen Farms - May - August 2015
Intern,Westerville, OH
- Seeded, transplanted, harvested, and packaged produce for local restaurants and markets
- Maintained the crops/herbs by trellising, weeding, and pruning
- Assisted with educational events and weddings at the farm
- Provided customer service at the farmers markets
First Klass Lawn Service - May 2008 - August 2014
Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Worthington, OH
- Provided full service lawn care
- Started and ran a business
