USU Student Named Alltech Ambassador

Utah State University student Alli Kelley has been named the university’s Alltech Ambassador by Alltech, a global animal health and nutrition company.

Kelley, a native of Lindon, Utah, is a junior animal, dairy and veterinary science major at USU. She said her love of horses drew her into agriculture and her goal is to earn a master’s degree in nutrition. Her role as an Alltech Ambassador is a component in reaching the university audience and bridging the gap between agriculture and the consumer, an Alltech representative said.

Since she was a freshman at USU, Kelley has worked in a lab with Lee Rickords, an associate professor in the Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department.

“Not only is Alli a great student, but she has acquired several advanced scientific skills through her eagerness to learn and willingness to jump in and do new things,” Rickords said. “Alli started performing laboratory work as a freshman and has gained a great deal of practical knowledge to complement her classroom education. She was wonderful to have in the laboratory.”

The Alltech Student Ambassador program is a volunteer leadership opportunity offering students the chance to become directly involved with Alltech, other industry organizations and leaders, university faculty and students. As an ambassador, Kelley will promote the Alltech Young Scientist competition and have access to professional development, along with semester scholarships.

According to a press release, education represents the cornerstone of Alltech’s creation and innovation.

“As a global leader among the top 10 animal health companies in the world, Alltech is focused on natural scientific solutions to today’s biggest agriculture and food industry challenges,” the press release said. “Educating and engaging future generations in agriculture are key compenents of Alltech’s mission. The result has been a wide range of education programs and initiatives, for children as well as adults, which narrow the gap between today’s urban society and the farm.”

Alltech’s educational initiatives include its Alltech Young Scientist program, a scholarship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students and a Kidzone program that provides agricultural curriculum for students ages 4 through 18 years old.

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USU contact: Skyler Di Stefano, (435) 797-7406, skyler.distefano@usu.edu

Alltech contact: Amy Huddleston, territory marketing coordinator, (208) 324-5575, ahuddleston@alltech.com