I am from Central Montana where I grew up on a seedstock black Angus ranch. Currently, I am a Graduate Research Assistant in the Animal and Dairy Science department at the University of Georgia. I am working under the coadvisement of Dr. Lourenco and Dr. Callaway. My current research will focus on the beef microbiome and male fertility. I did my undergrate studies at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo where I majored in Microbiology and minored in English and Meat Processing Science. I am passionate about the beef industry and Angus cattle. I want my research to be grounded in practicality for the industry. I believe that microbiome resarch can help us establish biomarkers for understanding epigentics and improve our management decisions.