Howdy! My name is Valeria Acuna and I am your 2025-2026 Animal Welfare and Behavior Club President! I am a senior Animal Science Major with a double minor in Business and Japanese. I aspire to go to veterinary school to become a mixed animal veterinarian. I currently work at Hildebrand Equine Complex and I am also in Dr. Daigle's research lab. In my free time, I love to dance and watch foreign shows. I am very excited for the upcoming year and I would like to meet everyone of you :)

Howdy! My name is Kylee Taylor, and I'm a senior animal science major in the pre-veterinary route. During the Summer and Winter break, I work as a small animal/exotic veterinary technician at my local veterinary clinic. My other animal experience consists of briefly working at a wildlife safari, volunteering with livestock, exotics, and wildlife through TAMU organizations, and having pets. Last year, I served as an officer in the finance committee, and I will be the vice president for the upcoming year. I am very eager for what this next year has in store for this club, and I am most excited to see and meet all the returning and new members. As vice president, I will do my best to make this year productive and memorable for this club.

Howdy! My name is Ayla Adams-Luong, and I am your 2025-2026 Animal Welfare and Behavior Club Secretary! I am a sophomore Biomedical Sciences major, and I am from Fort Worth. My end goal is to become an exotic pet veterinarian so I can treat all animals that enter my hypothetical clinic. Outside of animals, I also enjoy playing the violin, tennis, pickleball, crocheting, and playing old Nintendo games. I am so excited to meet all of you guys this upcoming semester, so please feel free to talk to me if you have a spare moment!

​I'm a senior ENST Major class of 2026, trying to find a job in environmental consulting and I love to go hike, run, and swim.

Howdy! My name is Mayela Alvarado and I am a Senior Animal Science Major from Houston, Texas. This summer I took a study abroad trip to Peru to care for the animals in the community. I also took a trip to Puerto Rico! I plan to attend Vet school and work with small animals/ exotics. I worked at a small animal clinic during the summers and winters. I love to dance, listen to new music, and try new foods! I cant wait to get to know everyone and from a great community!

Howdy! My name is Gracie Allen and I am a Sophomore Biomedical Sciences major from Katy, Texas. I am one of the 2025-2026 Animal Welfare and Behavior Club public relations officers. I love small animals and hope to attend vet school to practice general veterinary medicine. I have shadowed at an animal clinic and plan to gain more experience with different types of animals this year. I also enjoy crocheting in my free time and I’m excited to meet everyone soon!

​Howdy! My name is Jenifer Cuajicalco and I am one of your finance committee officers! I am a sophomore animal science major from College Station, TX and as of now I am hoping to go into the research field working with wildlife or exotic animals. I have worked closely with wildlife animals volunteering and most recently have started working in a research lab researching peaceful behavior! During my free time I love spending time with my dog and grabbing drinks from a coffee shop with friends. I am very excited for this upcoming year and can't wait to get started!

​Howdy! My name is Tayci Weaver, and I’m thrilled to serve as one of your 2025–2026 Financial Committee Officers. I’m a sophomore Animal Science major with big dreams of becoming a mixed-animal veterinarian. I grew up in a small town called DeLeon, Texas. When I’m away from campus, you can usually find me volunteering at the Winnie Carter Wildlife Center or out and about raising service dogs with Patriot Paws. I especially enjoy any chance I get to spend time with friends and family. I can’t wait to meet all of you and connect over our shared passion for animal welfare!