Hello everybody, my name is Mia! I’m so excited to be starting my first year here at Oregon state! I come from Klamath Falls, down in Southern Oregon. Growing up, most kids wanted to be a princess, or an astronaut, but as a little girl, I knew veterinary medicine was my path. This last year I’ve been working as a large animal veterinary technician, which only further solidified my passion for veterinary medicine. In addition to my work, I competed as an athlete for OHSET (Oregon High School Equestrian Team) with my mare Lady. Not only did I get to further my knowledge of equine veterinary medicine through her, but she also carried me all the way to the Pacific North West Invitational Championships. Here we placed top three in team cattle sorting out of all Washington and Oregon competitors. I’m excited to carry my equine and veterinary passion to life through the Pre-Veterinary Scholars Program, but also, hopefully, through the equestrian team here at OSU. I am excited to see what I can achieve through this program and as a beaver!