Growing up on a small beef and grain farm in Richland County Ohio, along with my active involvement within the National FFA Organization, fueled my desire to make a difference in the lives of others, and allowed me to develop a strong passion for our agricultural industry. I am currently a Honors Student at The Ohio State University majoring in Agriscience Education and Spanish. I would like to diversify my internships and experiences to broaden my knowledge of the agricultural industry, leadership development, advocacy, public relations, and international affairs. Eventually it is my goal to obtain employment focusing on the global agricultural industry and youth development, before becoming an Agriscience Educator and FFA Advisor.

Gallup Strengths Finder Top 5 Strengths: Input, Responsibility, Competition, Significance, Focus

Predictive Index Survey taken June 25, 2015: “Abby is an engaging, stimulating communicator, poised and capable of projecting enthusiasm and warmth, and of motivating other people. She has a strong sense of urgency, initiative and competitive drive to get things done, with emphasis on working with and through people in the process. She understands people well and uses that understanding effectively in influencing and persuading others to act…Abby is a confident and venturesome “doer” and decision-maker who will delegate details and can also delegate responsibility and authority when necessary. Abby is a self-starter who can also be skillful at training and developing others. At ease and self-assured with groups or in making new contacts, Abby is gregarious and extroverted, and has an invigorating impact on people. She learns and reacts quickly and works at a faster-than-average pace. In general terms, Abby is an ambitious and driving person who is motivated by opportunity for advancement to levels of responsibility where she can use her skills as a team builder, motivator and mover.”