I’m a Sophomore Molecular Biology major at the University of New Hampshire on a pre-veterinary track. With a lifelong passion for animals and the natural world, I love all things science — from anatomy to biochemistry to neuroscience… I am constantly inspired by the connections between these fields and how they come together to help us better understand life in all forms. I love learning, problem-solving, and adapting to new challenges. I work best in environments where I can have a variety of roles, such as lending a helping hand, gaining new experiences, meeting new people, and learning something new. I am involved in two research labs on campus: our Ecological Acoustics and Behavior Lab, and the Microbial Ecology and Emerging Diseases research group. These are areas where I am able to best exercise my leadership and problem-solving, as well as combine my passions for animals and science. I also like to stay involved on campus through a variety of academic activities that give me the opportunity to meet and help new people. I am a member of the professional, coed chemistry fraternity, Alpha Chi Sigma. I am also a student admissions ambassador, where I encourage prospective students to attend UNH through campus tours and admissions events. I help my peers through one-on-one individual tutoring via Knack, and lead team learning groups for biology every week. My overall goal is to combine my passion for animals, science, and the natural world to make a meaningful impact in veterinary medicine and animal conservation. I want to be the voice for those who don't have one.