Today was my last day at Utah's Hogle Zoo. The friendship and mentorship I've received during these last two years are invaluable to me. I'm extremely grateful to countless keepers, veterinary staff, and of course the visitor experience team for all you have taught me and the friendship you have given me. It has been an honor to work alongside those so committed to education, conservation, and animal care and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors as we all strive to make this world a better place.

I was honored to be elected to serve as the Junior SAVMA Delegate for Texas A&M back in November and since then I have been privileged to attend both the SAVMA Symposium in Fort Collins and the AVMA Convention in Denver representing my school.


Just so we can clear up any confusion with these acronyms - AVMA is the American Veterinary Medical Association and SAVMA is the Student AVMA.

I have got to tell you that there are no better people than those in the SAVMA House of Delegates. They are all incredible and I love working with these people.  It's fun being able to help the schools and students out through our various scholarships and grants and being able to bring real issues affecting students to the attention of the AVMA.


I was also fortunate to be trusted to chair SAVMA's Educational and Professional Development Committee and my committee is the best.  I can't wait to work with these guys and helps students out all over the country!

SAVMA Symposium is also a ton of fun.  The Delegates have a blast and all the students do too! The evening events are great and the educational and networking opportunities Symposium provides can't be obtained anywhere else!



The best part though?  It has to be roll call.  Take a look to see what I mean.