I am a Livestock Communications and Marketing Assistant in the Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems at the University of Minnesota Extension. I am responsible for developing online course materials for Extension education and undergraduate instruction. Additionally, I collaborate with livestock Extension Specialists and Educators to develop engaging website, social media, e-newsletter, graphic, and video content. I am also the chair of the Artemisia Leadership… Show more I am a Livestock Communications and Marketing Assistant in the Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems at the University of Minnesota Extension. I am responsible for developing online course materials for Extension education and undergraduate instruction. Additionally, I collaborate with livestock Extension Specialists and Educators to develop engaging website, social media, e-newsletter, graphic, and video content. I am also the chair of the Artemisia Leadership Initiative, a program through the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) that inspires and empowers women at the University of Minnesota to advance leadership skills and address gender-based barriers. Show less

I successfully defended my masters thesis in September 2021. During my masters program, I evaluated composting as an alternative mortality management practice for equines. I also assessed audience engagement on social media when disseminating research-based livestock information with infographics. In addition to my research, I assisted with Equine Extension programming, where I developed website content, filmed and edited videos, managed field days, created infographics, and wrote newsletter… Show more I successfully defended my masters thesis in September 2021. During my masters program, I evaluated composting as an alternative mortality management practice for equines. I also assessed audience engagement on social media when disseminating research-based livestock information with infographics. In addition to my research, I assisted with Equine Extension programming, where I developed website content, filmed and edited videos, managed field days, created infographics, and wrote newsletter content. Show less

• Assist with Extension livestock website content audit • Assist with webpage formatting and software conversion • Conduct literature reviews and other research; compile, combine and summarize information• Review, copyedit, and proofread materials to ensure clearly written and accurate content• Write and develop content (emails, reports, web content); conduct interviews; fact-check• Assist on center administrative, communications, and evaluation projects as… Show more • Assist with Extension livestock website content audit • Assist with webpage formatting and software conversion • Conduct literature reviews and other research; compile, combine and summarize information• Review, copyedit, and proofread materials to ensure clearly written and accurate content• Write and develop content (emails, reports, web content); conduct interviews; fact-check• Assist on center administrative, communications, and evaluation projects as needed• Document processes; create instructional and training materials• Data entry, filing and administrative assistance Show less

- Collaborate with Extension Educators and animal science graduate students to develop communicative projects including but not limited to podcasts, videos, and website revisions

- Helped in the daily care of research horses- Assisted graduate students with data collection and data entry for numerous research projects- Completed Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program- Helped with the Horse Management Practicum course, Fall 2016