
Hobbies and interests
Agriculture
Babysitting And Childcare
Animals
Biology
Camping
Zoology
Ceramics And Pottery
Crocheting
Crafting
Community Service And Volunteering
Dog Training
Sculpture
Foreign Languages
Embroidery And Cross Stitching
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Japanese
Volunteering
Volleyball
Martial Arts
Karaoke
Food And Eating
Mental Health
Mentoring
Reading
Academic
Adventure
Childrens
Crafts
Mystery
History
Travel
True Story
Suspense
Social Issues
Psychology
Leadership
Literature
Humanities
Novels
Literary Fiction
Science Fiction
Plays
Family
Education
Romance
Health
Self-Help
I read books multiple times per week
Mahiro Matsumoto
1x
Finalist
Mahiro Matsumoto
1x
FinalistBio
I am a future veterinarian (LSU DVM Class of 2030) with a foundation in Zoology, diagnostic pathology, and multicultural community outreach. I believe that effective veterinary medicine requires both uncompromising scientific rigor and a deep understanding of the human animal bond.
My clinical and laboratory background includes hands on work as a Necropsy Student Assistant at Colorado State University, where I apply basic necropsy techniques alongside veterinary pathologists. This work, combined with my experience in small animal clinics and large animal sanctuaries, has given me a comprehensive understanding of animal health from the microscopic level to daily behavioral care.
I am also a passionate advocate for accessible science and public health. I recently collaborated with engineering and business students to win 3rd place at the Hack4Health hackathon for a platform designed to improve pet vaccination accessibility. Additionally, my university honors thesis involved translating complex conservation science into a culturally accessible format.
Fluent in Japanese and English, I am dedicated to breaking down communication barriers in the veterinary field. My ultimate goal is to integrate preventive care, veterinary dentistry, and emergency disaster response to deliver high quality medical care to under resourced communities.
Education
Louisiana State University
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)Majors:
- Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Minors:
- Chemistry
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Animal Sciences
Minors:
- Biology, General
Vandegrift High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Animal Sciences
- Zoology/Animal Biology
- Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
- Biology, General
Career
Dream career field:
Veterinary
Dream career goals:
Pet Sitter
Self Employed2019 – Present7 yearsKennel Technician / Technician Assistant
2222 Veterinary Clinic2024 – 2024General Chemistry I Learning Assistant
Colorado State University2024 – 20251 yearStudent-Athlete Tutoring Support
Colorado State University2024 – 20262 yearsNecropsy Student Assistant
Colorado State University2024 – 20262 yearsBilingual worker
Sukiya2018 – 20191 year
Sports
Volleyball
Club2016 – 20204 years
Swimming
Club2007 – 20158 years
Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Colorado State University - Mentored Research and Artistry Distinction (MRAD) — Lead2025 – 2026Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
International Baccalaureate Program Extended Essay2020 – 2022
Arts
- Visual Arts2016 – Present
- Music2008 – Present
- Painting2010 – Present
- Drawing2010 – Present
- Dance2012 – Present
- Ceramics2020 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Animal Sanctuary2018 – Present