Agriculture
The Foundation Behind Farm to Fashion
Hands-On
Agricultural Experience
My journey in agriculture began at a young age through the equine industry. At five years old, I took my first riding lesson after my momma found a Groupon coupon for a local barn, and from that moment forward, I was deeply connected to horses. What began as curiosity quickly became long-term commitment, shaping both my personal and professional direction.
Throughout my youth and teenage years, I continued working within equine environments, riding and training across multiple disciplines including show jumping and eventing. This evolution later expanded into entrepreneurship through the development of two digital equine platforms, EqueTrainer and GiddeeUp.
In addition to equine work, I have gained hands-on experience with cattle and other livestock, further broadening my understanding of agricultural operations and animal care. I also previously worked as a veterinary assistant at a local veterinary clinic.
I currently own two horses, Rocky and Ollie. Ollie is my childhood horse, while Rocky is my current competition and training horse.
I also had the opportunity to work for horse trainer Henry Merrill at a Mustang ranch, where I gained valuable experience in training environments, livestock management, and professional agricultural operations.
Leadership & Education
My agricultural experience extends beyond daily work into leadership, education, and industry involvement. I was actively involved in FFA throughout high school, where I competed, developed Supervised Agricultural Experiences, and built early professionalism through hands-on projects and leadership opportunities.
I carried this foundation into college at the University of Missouri Honors College, where I am pursuing a B.S. in General Agriculture with concentrations in Animal Sciences, Agricultural Communications, and Agricultural Business. I am also completing minors in Business and Digital Storytelling, along with a Certificate in Personal Branding & Digital Marketing. My coursework has expanded my experience across both small and large livestock systems.
Why Agriculture
Matters
Agriculture taught me discipline, consistency, and accountability—skills that directly influence how I work, create, and collaborate. These experiences are not separate from my professional life; they are the foundation of it. Agriculture continues to shape how I approach responsibility, leadership, and long-term growth across every space I operate in.