Jacob Walter was raised on a cattle ranch in southern Colorado where he gained a passion for agriculture and education. Those passions led him to Colorado State University where he majored in Agricultural Education and completed his Honors Program Thesis on how to initiate conversations about mental health. Jacob now serves the people of rural Colorado as he works to create accessible education opportunities through Colorado State University Pueblo. His passion for service to others guides him as he works to help others change the narrative of their life through educational opportunities. His career goal is to make a difference in the lives of individuals through positive, professional, and always advancing education. As well as to continue his research on mental health.