Student Representatives

Lily, originally from Southern California, moved to Northern Texas with her family after graduating high school, and she graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Hannah is originally from the small town of Demotte, Indiana, and moved to Michigan to pursue her undergraduate degree at Alma College.

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.