Biography:
Erin Beasley graduated as a valedictorian from NC State University in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a minor in Genetics. She completed the University Honors Program and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Honors Program. Erin is now a student at NCSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in the Class of 2019. During her undergraduate experience, she enjoyed volunteering and participating in several student organizations while also developing her research and veterinary skills. Erin hopes to pursue a veterinary career in One Health and translational research.
Veterinary/Animal Experience:
Student Researcher at Dr. Baynes’s Lab (NCSU CVM)
Volunteer at the Breen Lab (NCSU CVM)
Research Intern at the University of British Columbia’s Dairy Education and Research Centre
ER/ICU Nurse Assistant at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas (VSH)
Volunteer at Operation Catnip
Volunteer at SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of Wake County
Student Employee at the NCSU Small Ruminant Educational Unit
Study Abroad in India for Wildlife Conservation and Management
Intern at Valerie H. Schindler Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at the North Carolina Zoo
VIDA (Volunteers for Intercultural and Definitive Adventures) Program in Costa Rica
Intern at Reptile Rescue of the Carolinas
Honors/Awards:
National HOSA Scholarship
Ron Butler Leadership Award
Visionary Leaders Certificate
Gamma Sigma Delta J. Fulton Lutz Senior Academic Achievement Award
Gamma Sigma Delta, The Honor Society of Agriculture, Member
Dean’s List
Winner at 2014 – 23rd Annual NC State Undergraduate Research Symposium
Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research Award
American Society of Animal Science Scholastic Achievement Award
National Consortium for Health Science Education HOSA Scholarship
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Member
American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) Scholarship Award
Placed first at the HOSA National Leadership Conference in Epidemiology competition
Placed first at the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Epidemiology competition
HOSA Outstanding State Leader
Placed first at the HOSA National Leadership Conference in Veterinary Science competition
Placed first at the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Veterinary Science competition
HOSA Barbara James Service Award and Gold Level of President’s Volunteer Service Award
Placed first at the HOSA National Leadership Conference in Medical Terminology competition
Placed first at the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Medical Terminology competition
Activities:
Volunteer for the NC One Health Collaborative
Assistant at NC HOSA
NCSU CSLEPS Alternative Spring Break Program in Belize with Peacework and Toledo Cacao Grower’s Association (TCGA)
University Honors Program Ambassador
Pre-Vet Club
- Secretary
- Mentor
- Fundraising Chair
Animal Science Club
- Secretary
- Agri-Life Council Representative
HOSA – Future Health Professionals
- Wolfpack HOSA President
- Wolfpack HOSA President-Elect
- NC HOSA Postsecondary/Collegiate President
VetPAC (Veterinary Professions Advising Center) Intern
Intramural Soccer