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SPRING INTERNS READY TO TACKLE THE OHIO BEEF EXPO

Four interns joined OCA and OBC this Spring to tackle events like the Ohio Beef Expo and learn about Ohio’s beef industry. These college students will learn skills to assist in their future career goals and network among industry affiliates. Megan Schulte is serving as the Public Relations and Member Services Intern. She is the daughter of Dale and Stacy Schulte of Putnam County, where she engaged herself in 4-H and FFA opportunities and continues to raise beef cattle with her family. Schulte is a senior at The Ohio State University, where she majors in community leadership with a community and extension education specialization and minors in organizational communication. As a Buckeye, Schulte enjoys being a member of the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow Club. Schulte’s main responsibilities this semester will include assisting in press releases, Expo social media, website updates and more. Betty Vorst is serving as the Beef Improvement and Industry Relations Intern. She is the daughter of Chris and Sandy Vorst of Van Wert County, where she grew up on her family’s grain operation, raised market beef and swine and exhibited them through the 4-H program. Vorst is a junior at The Ohio State University, where she is majoring in agribusiness and applied economics and minoring in animal sciences. As a Buckeye, Vorst enjoys being involved in Sigma Alpha, the Agribusiness Club and she serves as a CFAES Ambassador. This semester Vorst will assist with BQA data collection, managing the breeds office at Expo and organizing the Trade Show and Genetic Pathway. Montgomery Alexander is serving as the Youth Activities Intern. She is the daughter of Scott & Jeannie Alexander and Barbie Valentine & Tom Hall of Wood County. When she’s not in school, she helps her dad and grandfather run their cow calf operation, Rocking 3C Cattle Company. Alexander enjoyed showing pigs, cattle and horses at various levels while growing up. Alexander is currently a senior at the University of Toledo where she is majoring in communications and minoring in marketing. As a Rocket, she enjoys being involved in student activities and Lambda Pi Eta. She also spends time mentoring local 4-H kids and helping to organize county livestock shows and other fair events. Her main responsibilities during her internship include helping to coordinate the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show, interacting and assisting with youth and youth activities at the BEST shows as well as creating social media posts for the BEST program. Kelly See is serving as the Public Relations and Member Services Intern. She is the daughter of Doug and Susan See of Clark County, where she immersed herself in 4-H and FFA experiences. See will graduate in Summer 2021 from Wright State University, majoring in Biological Sciences. She is involved at Westfall Boer Goats and enjoys learning the ins and outs of livestock photography. This Spring, See’s main responsibilities will include assisting in press releases, Expo social media, photography, event planning, website updates and more.

“This once in a lifetime experience will allow me to make many connections that will be essential in my future.” - Megan Schulte