Student Ambassadors

Hometown: Denver, CO
Interests in vet med: Small animal emergency medicine
Involvements: Previous student coordinator of D.V.M. ambassadors; student researcher in Center for Companion Animal Studies; member of SCAAEP, Emergency Club, Zoology Club
Hobbies: Horseback riding, four-wheeling, camping, hiking, and backpacking in the Colorado mountains
Ask me about my trips with the D.V.M. Program to Zimbabwe and Alaska!
Fun fact: I am a USDF bronze medalist in dressage.

Hometown: Colorado or Alaska...military brat
Interests in vet med: Urgent care/emergency, mixed animal, practice ownership
Involvements: AAEP, AASRP, Behavior Club, IVSA
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, cooking, photography
Fun fact: I have been to all 50 states! Ask me about Alaska because it is the best!

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Interest in vet med: Small animal medicine and surgery
Involvements: I have worked closely with the One Health Institute throughout vet school and authored a curriculum for 4H youth that introduces One Health topics and builds on existing knowledge of veterinary medicine and STEM-related careers. I served as a mentor for the CVMBS Office of Outreach and Engagement and traveled all over Colorado to teach classes, run activities, and engage with youth interested in STEM.
Hobbies: Hanging out with my dog, trying new coffee shops and restaurants, and spending the night in watching movies
Ask me about navigating vet school as a first-gen student!
Fun fact: I love karaoke!

Hometown: Berkeley Heights, NJ
Interests in vet med: Small animal medicine, neurology, and oncology
Involvements: I am involved in the Surgery and Theriogenology Club. I previously worked in the small animal isolation department at the VTH.
Hobbies: Hiking, climbing, exploring Fort Collins and CO, hanging out at breweries and cafes, baking, travel, and spending time with family and friends.
My favorite things about the D.V.M. Program are the collaborative atmosphere amongst students, supportive clinicians, and endless opportunities to get involved. My advice to pre-vet students would be to not put as much stress on themselves and continue to enjoy their hobbies outside of veterinary medicine.

Hometown: Mililani, HI
Interests in vet med: Small animal surgery, exotics and wildlife
Involvements: I have been involved in many clubs and positions throughout vet school and am now the fourth-year representative for SAVMA, Student Association of Veterinary Surgeons (SAVS), and the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners. I've also been the class vice president for four years. I am an on-call technician for small animal surgery emergency and radiology. I am involved in a West Nile virus surveillance study in Northern Colorado through the BSL3 lab and initial canine femoral head and neck ostectomy angle study.
Hobbies: Hiking, snowboarding, brewery hopping
Advice to students: Grades do not define you! It is important to be a well-rounded pre-vet student who has dabbled in various fields of veterinary medicine. It's great to have experience with various species of animals, be involved in research, and strengthen your leadership skills! Make sure to prioritize wellness and set healthy boundaries early.
Ask me about SAVMA and being involved in student organizations!

Hometown: San Jose, CA
Interests in vet med: Small animal surgery
Involvements: I am involved with several research projects, most of which have a surgical oncology focus. I am the president of our Surgery Club and Pride SVMC chapter. I am also my year's DEI representative.
Hobbies: Spending time with friends, watching TV shows, nature walks
Fun fact: I was born in Jordan, grew up in Qatar, and moved to California as a sophomore in high school.

Hometown: Pearl City, HI
Interests in vet med: Small animal medicine and dermatology
Involvements: Christian Veterinary Fellowship, VBMA, Cat Club (AAFP), Hospice Club (IAAHPC), Dental Club
Hobbies: Reading and hanging out with my cat
Fun fact: I am a triplet.
Ask me about WICHE, small animals, or dermatology.

Hometown Pueblo, CO
Interests in vet med: Ophthalmology, small ruminants, mixed animal, wildlife
Involvements: AASRP, CVF, Ophtho Club, Dental Club, AABP
Hobbies: Fly fishing, cooking/baking, sand volleyball and sports, reading, hiking, kayaking, trying new food
Fun fact: I am a pro in every sport on Wii Sports.
Ask me about FoCo's best diners, drive-ins, and dives (places to eat).

Hometown: Ware, MA
Interests in vet med: Small animal GP or emergency
Involvements: Theriogenology Club (C-Section Team), Pathology Club, Dentistry Club, Surgery Club
Hobbies: Hiking, trying new coffee shops, hammocking with my golden
Fun fact: My dream would be to have a golden-retriever-only practice.
Ask me about moving across the country for vet school!

Hometown: Cummington, MA/Big Horn, WY
Interests in vet med: Equine performance, surgery, cardiology
Involvements: SCAEEP, SAVS, D.V.M. curriculum committee, Class of 2025 vice president
Hobbies: Horses, hiking, dogs, camping, trail running
Advice to students: It is okay to not have the perfect GPA in undergrad. There are so many ways to make yourself stand out as an applicant, don’t let the fear of not having the best GPA keep you from pursuing applying.
Ask me about balancing a life outside of academics.

Hometown: Bozeman, MT
Interests in vet med: Wildlife vet med or small animal GP
Involvements: I work with Drs. Bosco-Lauth and Bowen in their infectious disease lab. I also work at a student ambassador for Lakefield Veterinary Group. I am a member of the Pathology Club, Behavior Club, and Internal Medicine Club among others.
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, hiking, walking my dog
My favorite thing about CSU's D.V.M. Program is the amount of opportunities the school offers to learn new things, from clubs and volunteering to part-time positions at the VTH and trips abroad.
Ask me about becoming a WICHE student or attending school as an older student.

Hometown: Falcon, CO
Interests in vet med: Small animal general practice and emergency medicine
Involvements: Surgery club, small ruminant club, emergency and critical care club, Christian Veterinary Fellowship, volunteering with Street Dog Coalition, working as a technician at an emergency and specialty hospital, Spanish for Veterinary Professionals certificate
Hobbies: Hiking, traveling, drinking coffee, fostering cats
My favorite thing about CSU is the community here! I feel very supported by my peers and faculty. I also love getting to live in beautiful Fort Collins and have access to the outdoors and a vibrant downtown area.
Fun fact: I spent a gap year before vet school traveling in Peru and Europe, and I hope to be able to practice internationally as a veterinarian.

Hometown: Denver, CO
Interests in vet med: Oncology, surgery, general practice in small animal
Involvements: President-elect of SAVMA, treasurer of VBMA, research in Dr. Regan's osteosarcoma lab
Hobbies: Watching cooking/baking shows, cooking, and arts and crafts!
A fun fact about me is that I was born with moderate to severe hearing loss in both ears, and just recently upgraded to a cochlear implant on my right side! I've worn hearing aids my whole life so this has been a big change.

Hometown: Simsbury, CT
Interests in vet med: Sport medicine and orthopedics, internal medicine
Involvements: Member of sports medicine and rehabilitation club, member of surgery club, veterinary technician in urgent care department at CSU veterinary teaching hospital, 1:1 tutor for first-year D.V.M. students
Hobbies: Skiing, horseback riding (less frequent now), and hiking/exploring with my dog
My advice for pre-vet students is to explore vet med areas that are truly of interest to you (not checkboxes). Finding fun experiences with great people not only helps you form lifelong connections but also are good reminders for why you chose this path during tough weeks of vet school.
Ask me about working during vet school or school-life balance in the fun town of Fort Collins!

Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Interests in vet med: Small animal GP and animal behavior
Involvements: President of the CSU Animal Behavior Club, assistant student coordinator for the D.V.M. ambassador program, VTH tour guide, and member of VBMA
Hobbies: Baking/cooking, reading, and playing with my dog Flynn
My advice to incoming students is to find a routine that works for you. I found having a set rhythm each day allowed me to enjoy a better work-life balance which greatly reduced my stress.
Ask me about what the first year is like or animal behavior (though fair warning, once I get talking about it I can go on and on about behavior)!