Making Research a Priority - Western University of Health Sciences

C l a s s o f 2 0 1 6 | C o l l e g e o f V e t e r i n a r y M e d i c i n eAlejandro GamezI grew up in Bellflower, Calif., and received mybachelor’s degree in Animal Science with aPre-Vet option from California State PolytechnicUniversity, Pomona. As an undergraduate, Ivolunteered at an animal shelter, equinehospital, and at a general practice. I aminterested in small animal medicine.Jessica GilliattI grew up in Indianapolis and graduated fromIndiana State University in 2009 with aBachelor of Arts degree in Biology. I workedfor a small animal practice for four years as anundergraduate. I have a strong interest in thehuman-animal bond, which is rooted in myvolunteer work at a therapeutic riding center.I grew up in Walnut, Calif., but have lived in Ohio thepast 12 years. I graduated from Andrews Universitywith a bachelor’s in Animal Science, and since haveworked in a small animal and an alternative clinic thatperforms acupuncture and physical therapy. I’mlooking forward to exploring my options, but have astrong interest in physical therapy.Ashley GoddardI grew up in Pasadena, Calif.,and received my bachelor’sdegree in Biology from BrighamYoung University – Idaho. I aminterested in orthopedics and amixed practice of primarilycompanionship animals.Daniel GrantLeo HolguinI was born and raised in Orange County, Calif.I got my bachelor’s in Animal Health Scienceat California State Polytechnic University,Pomona, where I was valedictorian of theAgriculture College Class of 2010. I am alicensed RVT and work at an emergency petclinic. I am interested in research medicineand public health.Stephanie JolitzI live in Fontana, Calif., and received mybachelor’s degree in Animal Science fromCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona.My interest and experience is with wild birds.I work locally with pelagic and coastal varieties.I want to keep pursuing avian medicine andhave an interest in zoo and conservation work.I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. I moved toFindlay, Ohio, for my undergraduate education, doublemajoring in Biology and Animal Science and minoringin Chemistry at The University of Findlay. I worked at asmall animal clinic for five years and am interested insmall animal medicine and emergency/critical care.Katelyn KelleyI grew up in Cleveland, Ohio.I received my bachelor’s degree inAnimal Science from the University ofNew Hampshire with a minor in DairyManagement. I have worked in a smallanimal practice and a dairy researchfacility. I am interested in both fields.emily KentAlexandra LaPorteI grew up in San Diego, Calif., and receivedmy bachelor’s degree in Ecology andEvolution with a minor in Animal Sciencesfrom Purdue University. I have volunteeredlocally and abroad and spent the year priorto coming to WesternU employed at theSalk Institute. I am interested in mixedpractice or laboratory animal medicine.Hatley McMickingI received a BS in Animal Sciences fromUniversity of California, Davis, in 2010. I enjoyworking with all animal species and haveexperience in clinical, laboratory, andinternational medicine. In exploring veterinaryresearch and co-publishing a paper on biopsytechniques, I have honed my future interests inpreventative medicine and public health.21