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Name: Lauren AguirreCampus Address: 1016 Wooten Dr.City/State/Zip Code: Las Cruces, NM 88001Telephone: 505-681-8190E-mail: laurenee@nmsu.eduSchool: New Mexico State UniversityMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: December 2014Career Goals: I plan on getting my Master’s in Livestock Production, so that one day I can work in the livestock industry.Name: Danae BakerCampus Address: PO Box 1787City/State/Zip Code: Maricopa, AZ 85139Telephone: 602-510-7301E-mail: danaebaker@email.arizona.eduSchool: University of ArizonaMajor: Animal Science Production and IndustryExpected Graduation date: December 2014Career Goals: I would like to work with the USDA in aposition of livestock and facility inspection. I am alsointerested in reproduction and would consider a position with a reproduction company.Name: Cynthia BecerraCampus Address: 1454 Acacia Lake Dr.City/State/Zip Code: Brownsville, TX 78521Telephone: 956-455-5072E-mail: cynthiagbecerra@yahoo.comSchool: Texas A&M-College StationMajor: Nutritional ScienceExpected Graduation date: 2016Career Goals: I am going to continue on to graduateschool and receive my masters in Food Science. Afterthat, I plan to go to work for the food science industry ata cheese making facility or with Blue Bell Creameries.Name: Matthew BentonCampus Address: 7 Maurice St.City/State/Zip Code: Lincoln, New ZealandTelephone: 64-27-3394-688E-mail: bentonion@hotmail.comSchool: Lincoln UniversityMajor: Agricultural ScienceExpected Graduation date: December 2014Career Goals: New Zealand dairy industry-rural banking and moving into farm ownership.

Name: Marc BrakenrigCampus Address: 7 Maurice St.City/State/Zip Code: Lincoln, New ZealandTelephone: US: 575-265-8645 NZ: *6427-3909-641E-mail: mbrakenrig@gmail.comSchool: Lincoln UniversityMajor: Agricultural ScienceExpected Graduation date: December 2014Career Goals: Develop a recognized career in agriculture with the aim to promote sustainability and profitability of dairy farming.Name: Alexandria BrownCampus Address: 486 Taylor Apt. 2City/State/Zip Code: Moscow, ID 83843Telephone: 971-300-3216E-mail: brow5151@vandak.uidaho.eduSchool: University of IdahoMajor: Dairy ScienceExpected Graduation date: Fall 2015Career Goals: I am interested in working in the dairyindustry, focusing on dairy management and humanresources or food production.Name: Parker ByingtonCampus Address: 1401 NE Merman Dr. 910City/State/Zip Code: Pullman, WA 99163Telephone: 509-793-8368E-mail: parker.byington@gmail.comSchool: Washington State UniversityMajor: Masters in AgricultureExpected Graduation date: December 2015Career Goals: I would like to become a dairy manager/owner of a sustainable dairy.Name: Jennifer CallananCampus Address: 1114 1st St.City/State/Zip Code: Steilacoom, WA 98388Telephone: 253-389-8246E-mail: Jennifer.callanan@email.wsu.eduSchool: Washington State UniversityMajor: Animal SciencesExpected Graduation date: May 2016Career Goals: I would like to work anywhere within thedairy industry, whether it be dairy management, milkquality, cow comfort, or reproduction. I have specialinterests in dairy cow reproduction and sire selection.

Name: Megan CihakCampus Address: 1423 Bunchgrass Ln.City/State/Zip Code: Pullman, WA 99163Telephone: 253-459-2565E-mail: megan.cihak@email.wsu.eduSchool: Washington State UniversityMajor: Animal SciencesExpected Graduation date: May 2015Career Goals: Ideally, I would like to go to vet schooland obtain my DVM. I would like to focus on dairy herdhealth and am exploring the idea of dairy consulting.Name: Peter CoenenCampus Address: 976 CR NW 1015City/State/Zip Code: Mt. Vernon, TX 75457Telephone: 903-573-5451E-mail: petercoenen08@hotmail.comSchool: Tarleton State UniversityMajor: Masters in Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: May 2014Career Goals: I would like to find a position in thedairy industry that would help me to gain further experience and knowledge of the industry, so that I can utilizeit to provide knowledge to the producer.Name: Zachary CordelCampus Address: 408 CR ECity/State/Zip Code: Clovis, NM 88101Telephone: 575-760-0944E-mail: zacharyandrachel@gmail.comSchool: Western StateMajor: BiochemistryExpected Graduation date:Career Goals: Currently I am an owner/operator of afamily farm. I am interested in gaining more knowledgeof the industry to become a better dairyman.Name: Cara CraneCampus Address: 2955 Crane Ln.City/State/Zip Code: Brenham, TX 77833Telephone: 979-451-2488E-mail: crane.cara.c@gmail.comSchool: Texas A&M UniversityMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: December 2015Career Goals: I plan to go to veterinary school atTAMU after graduation and specialize in large animalmedicine. I either want to open my own clinic or workon a large ranch and be the personal on-site veterinarian.

Name: Allison CulpCampus Address: 70787 CR 13City/State/Zip Code: Nappanee, IN 46550Telephone: 574-596-7665E-mail: culpa@purdue.eduSchool: Purdue UniversityMajor: Animal Sciences, minor-farm managementExpected Graduation date: May 2015Career Goals: I would like to attend vet school andfocus on dairy veterinary medicine. I have a strong interest in reproductive and herd management. I wouldideally like to be a large herd vet that services a smallhandful of larger dairies.Name: Lauren De JongCampus Address: 3013 Adrienne Drive.City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77845Telephone: 254-485-7751E-mail: dejo182@tamu.eduSchool: Texas A&M UniversityMajor: Animal SciencesExpected Graduation date: December 2015Career Goals: I am interested in becoming a dairy nutritionist or working in dairy feed sales.Name: Ryan DeVuystCampus Address: PO Box 2233 US Highway 60City/State/Zip Code: Pampa, TX 79066Telephone: 806-662-7111E-mail: drfalangist@gmail.comSchool: West Texas A&M UniversityMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: Spring 2015Career Goals: To get my masters, and then resumedairy control.Name: Helen FlorenCampus Address: 1560 NE Merman Dr. #229City/State/Zip Code: Pullman, WA 99163Telephone: 509-793-5767E-mail: hfloren@vetmed.wsu.eduSchool: Washington State UniversityMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: May 2014Career Goals: I will be joining the Class of 2018 at theWSU College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Iplan to work as a bovine veterinarian.

Name: Lauren FontenotCampus Address: 11281 Grey Wolf TrailCity/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77845Telephone: 281-620-2205E-mail: laurenrfontenot@neo.tamu.eduSchool: Texas A&M UniversityMajor: Animal SciencesExpected Graduation date: May 2015Career Goals: I am interested in serving the livestockindustry in equine or dairy nutrition.Name: Sophia GongPermanent Address: 829 Williams St.City/State/Zip Code: Tracy, CA 95376Telephone: 209-603-5303E-mail: sophiagong@email.arizona.eduSchool: University of ArizonaMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: December 2014Career Goals: I would like to obtain a Master’s in Reproduction and work in extension and research.Name: Abbigael GutierrezCampus Address: 180 University VLGCity/State/Zip Code: Fargo, ND 58102Telephone: 701-491-2461E-mail: abbigael.gutierrez@my.ndsu.eduSchool: North Dakota State UniversityMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: May 2015Career Goals: I would like to attend vet school to become a large herd vet in the Southwest.Name: Allison HaleCampus Address: MSC:2166 1080 W. 6th St.City/State/Zip Code: Moscow, ID 83843Telephone: 406-381-9973E-mail: hale7906@vandals.uidaho.eduSchool: University of IdahoMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: May 2016Career Goals: I am interested in becoming a large animal veterinarian in the Western United States, specializing in reproduction and breeding.

Name: Mary LavenderCampus Address: 12607 El PalacioCity/State/Zip Code: San Antonio, TX 77840Telephone: 210-788-9791E-mail: mklaven@tamu.eduSchool: Texas A&M UniversityMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: December 2014Career Goals: To obtain a masters degree in ruminant nutrition with an emphasis on dairy nutrition.Name: Sophia LeonePermanent Address: 1350 W. Kimberly St. Apt. 214City/State/Zip Code: Tucson, AZ 85704Telephone: 520-603-2526E-mail: sjleone@email.arizona.eduSchool: University of ArizonaMajor: Veterinary ScienceExpected Graduation date: Fall 2016Career Goals: I am pursuing a position as a large animal veterinarian in a rural community. I’m hoping to gainsome very insightful experience in the dairy industrybecause I am aware of the importance of knowing yourindustry before practicing medicine on your animals.Name: Kali LinvilleCampus Address: 1421 CR 903City/State/Zip Code Cleburne, TX 76033Telephone: 817-240-2526E-mail: kali.linville@go.tarleton.eduSchool: Tarleton State UniversityMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: December 2014Career Goals: My goal is to become an animal nutritionist and work for different dairies.Name: Jayden MacPhersonPermanent Address: PO Box 191City/State/Zip Code: Legal, Alberta T0G1L0Telephone: 1-780-920-3133E-mail: jamacphe@ualberta.caSchool: University of AlbertaMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: June 2014Career Goals: I will be starting graduate studies at theUniversity of Alberta in September on dairy calf nutrition. After that, I hope to work in the Canadian dairyindustry.

Name: Edwin MaldonadoCampus Address: 250 Mustang Rd.City/State/Zip Code: Vado, NM 88072Telephone: 575-405-4510E-mail: chester@nmsu.eduSchool: New Mexico State UniversityMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: Fall 2014Career Goals: I would like to gain more knowledge ofthe industry to become a good dairy herdsman.Name: Oscar MaldonadoCampus Address: 250 Mustang Rd.City/State/Zip Code: Vado, NM 88072Telephone: 575-496-9147E-mail: oscar179@nmsu.eduSchool: New Mexico State UniversityMajor: Animal ScienceExpected Graduation date: Fall 2014Career Goals: Gain knowledge of the dairy industry.Name: Kaylynn MillionCampus Address: 2624 W. McElroyCity/State/Zip Code: Stillwater, OK 74074Telephone: 918-316-3254E-mail: kaylynn.million@okstate.eduSchool: Oklahoma State UniversityMajor: Animal Science-AgribusinessExpected Graduation date: December 2015Career Goals: After graduating, I would like to workanywhere within the dairy industry, whether it be for adairy cooperative ,public relations, or a dairy consultingfirm.Name: Veronica M. Negron PerezCampus Address: 2000 SW 16th St. Apt. 66City/State/Zip Code: Ganesville, FL 32608Telephone: 767-934-1761E-mail: vnegron@ufl.eduSchool: University of FloridaMajor: Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology (Ph.D.Program)Expected Graduation date: May 2017Career Goals: I am interested in obtaining an animalscience faculty position involving research with dairycattle and possible collaborations with the dairy industry. I am interested in improving dairy cattle reproduction while continuing to improve milk production.