We are excited to have selected Chelsea Mabry to be our Summer Intern this year. Chelsea is passionate about the swine industry and was a member of our first Pork Industry Group at Oklahoma State University. She will be joining us in mid-May and we can’t wait for you to meet her in person. Until then, enjoy this Q&A session with Chelsea.
Where are you from?
Moore, Oklahoma
What is your area of study and how did you choose that path?
I have been studying Agricultural Communications the past three years at Oklahoma State University. However, I recently changed my major to Agricultural Education. I plan to graduate in May 2021.
I had an assignment earlier in the semester where I had to observe an agricultural education class. The pure interest the kids had while learning about agriculture sparked a fire in me. After several talks I decided that that my passion lies within educating younger generations about what it takes to be an agriculturalist.
What do you want to do when you graduate?
Upon graduating college, I plan to teach agricultural education in a suburban or urban high school. This will allow me to reach out to students that might never have another opportunity to learn about agriculture. I plan to use all the skills I have learned within my college career and internship to give my future students the best opportunity possible. With that I want to be able to teach them things that I was not exposed to as a student.
What did you want to be when you were a little kid?
Growing up I always said I wanted to be a teacher just like my mom and one of my older sisters.
What is your favorite movie EVER?
I am not much of a movie person, but I have to pick one I would have to say Sister Act!
If I were to jump in your car – what would be playing on the radio?
If you were to jump in my car you will notice I often switch between worship and country music!
What is your favorite food?
I am a PICKY eater! I order the same thing every time I go out to eat… Chicken tenders and French fries with a side of ranch dressing.
What is one fact about yourself that no one would ever guess?
One fact about me that most people do not know is I really enjoy signing! I was in choir for serval years!
What made you apply to work for okPORK?
I was a member of the first Pork Industry Group that okPORK hosted. Through this experience I saw a different side of the swine industry I was never exposed to growing up. I decided to apply to work for okPORK to use skills I have gained in class as well as gain more insight into the industry.
What are you most excited about this summer?
I am most excited to help plan the second Pork Industry Group, and gain connections through this internship that I will be able to use later on in life! P.I.G gave me a different outlook on the industry, and I am excited to help give that opportunity to someone else!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Within the next year I will marry my high school sweetheart and graduate from college. In the years to follow I hope to have a happy and healthy family while maintaining a successful career within the agricultural industry. Ten years from now I hope to have made a positive impact on several people.