Howdy! My name is Ayla Adams-Luong, and I am your 2026-2027 Animal Welfare and Behavior Club President! I am a junior Biomedical Sciences major from Fort Worth, Texas. I am currently applying to veterinary school (wish me luck!) with dreams of becoming an exotics veterinarian. At A&M, you can also find me volunteering at the Schubot Center for Avian Health or playing violin in the university’s Philharmonic Orchestra, so if you see me come say hi! I also love to crochet, keep aquariums, and play Nintendo games. I am so excited to meet everyone and continue advocating for animal welfare this semester!

Howdy! My name is Tayci Weaver, and I’m thrilled to serve as your 2026-2027 Vice President. I’m a Junior Animal Science major with big dreams of becoming a mixed-animal veterinarian. I grew up in a small town called DeLeon, Texas. This will be my third year being a part of this club, and I am super excited to continue serving to benefit this group. I am also a volunteer and coordinator at Winnie Carter Wildlife Center and a service dog raiser with Patriot Paws. I can’t wait for this upcoming year to connect with you all and share our passion for animal welfare!

Howdy! My name is Jenifer Cuajicalco and I am the Secretary officer. I am a junior Wildlife Management major pursuing a career as a wildlife biologist. Fun fact about it me is I have a 15 year old chihuahua that I love very much!

My name is Sofia Trevizo, and I am a junior majoring in Animal Science. I serve as the Treasurer for the Animal Welfare and Behavior Club, and this will be my third year involved in the club. This summer, I had the opportunity to intern at my local zoo, where I learned a lot about caring for and working with exotic animals. Outside of school and my involvement with animals, I enjoy reading and spending time with my friends and family. I look forward to meeting new members and continuing to learn more about animal welfare and behavior alongside everyone in the club!

Howdy! My name is Liset Martinez, and I am serving as one of your Public Relations Chairs. I am a junior Animal Science major from Dimmitt, Texas, and I hope to become a mixed practice veterinarian with an emphasis on cattle medicine. I love staying involved on campus! You can usually find me with VAW serving as president, spending time with my Aggie ACHIEVEMates student, or working in the GI Lab at the Small Animal Hospital. Outside of school, I enjoy painting banners, reading, and baking. I'm so excited to serve in this position and can't wait to meet everyone this year!

Howdy! My name is Kenneth Flores, and I am a Senior Animal Science major from Irving, Texas. I have the privilege to serve as one of your Public Relations Officers for the 2026-2027 school year. I am currently applying to veterinary school, and during the summers I work at two different general practice clinics to gain experience. I also serve as the Vice President for TX VAW Vet, an organization that offers the opportunity to intern abroad. Outside of school, I am a huge coffee enthusiast, love traveling, and playing volleyball. I am thrilled to continue upholding and spreading what AWBC stands for with you all! 

Howdy, my name is J'Vyonne Turner, and I am honored to serve as one of your 2026-2027 Finance Committee Officers. I am a member of the Class of 2029, majoring in Animal Science with a minor in Criminology. I enjoy getting involved on campus, meeting new people, and spending time with animals. I am excited to help create fun fundraising opportunities, support our organization, and make this a great year for all members. I can't wait to meet everyone!

Howdy AWBC! My name is Leila Perez and I will be working as your finance committee alongside J'Vyonne! I'm a junior animal science major from Houston, Texas. Like many others, my goal is to attend vet school and practice general veterinary medicine. I have interned at a small animal clinic over a summer and often volunteer at Paws and Claws and the Bryan Animal Center. In my free time, I love to crochet, read, and spend time with my family and friends. I can't wait to meet all of you this semester!