Student Representatives

Brandon, originally from Woodbridge, Virginia, grew up surrounded by animals—especially dogs.

Brittany grew up with golden retrievers but managed to convince her parents over the years to let her care for hamsters, parakeets, hermit crabs, and even rehabilitated wildlife.

Kaylee Lawrence was raised in South Central Pennsylvania on what her mother called a “farm-ette.”

Olivia is originally from Alameda, California but moved to Mississippi at age five.

Taylor, originally from Riverside, Illinois—right near the Brookfield Zoo—later moved to Florida, where she graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Microbiology.

Hannah is currently a student at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine and will graduate in August of 2027.

Vivian, originally from Sacramento, California, grew up surrounded by a variety of animals.

Mia, originally from Chicago, moved to Houston, TX a few years after she was born, and later on in life, she relocated to Las Vegas.

Sarah grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and had a variety of pets while growing up including dogs, cats, lizards, turtles, snakes, hamsters, and rats.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Levi developed a love for animals at an early age.