Autumn Meier grew up in St. Johns- Portland, OR. At the age of 16, she and her family moved to St. Helens, OR. Currently 18 years old, Autumn graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland where she was a part of the OHSU OnTrack BioTechnology Program, Self Enhancement Inc., The Jefferson Dancers Ⅱ, and was one of the five valedictorians for the class of 2018. She is eager to begin her path as a Degree Partnership Student with OSU and PCC. Majoring in Animal Science, Pre-Vet Med. with the aspiration to become a Zoo & Wildlife Veterinarian. Autumn hopes to spend part of her time in college traveling the world on internships and studying abroad; for both veterinary medicine and learning Spanish. When Autumn was just 8 years old, she wanted to be a Zookeeper. But as she grew up she decided that veterinary care is much more adventurous and fulfilling. She spends her time volunteering at the Columbia Humane Society, participates in 4H (Horse and Rabbit), and cares for her family’s pets.