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Animal Sciences Department

Animal Sciences Department

ANS Ambassadors

ANS AMBASSADORS

ANS Ambassadors are student representatives of the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences. They recruit potential students, represent the Department at events, and communicate with alumni, employers, faculty, and the public to promote goodwill within and for the Department, University, and animal agriculture industry.

The 2025-2026 ANS Ambassador Application is OPEN! Applications are due March 7 at 5:00 PM

MEET THE 2024-2025 TEAM

  • Angelina Boudy
    Class of '25
    Hometown: Miami, FL
    Specialization: Animal Biology
    Involvement: Alpha Zeta (Chancellor), One Health Student Organization
    Fun Fact: I participated in a study abroad program in Italy!
    Email: mcuccinello@ufl.edu 
  • Katie Caren
    Class of 
    Hometown: 
    Specialization: Animal Biology
    Involvement: 
    Fun Fact: 
    Email: caren.katie@ufl.edu 

     

  • Mia Cuccinello
    Class of '25
    Hometown: Brick Township, New Jersey
    Specialization: Animal Biology
    Involvement: Minority Pre-Veterinary Club, The People for Animal Wellness (PAW), and shelter medicine research with Dr. Levy.
    Fun Fact: I love baking, reading, and painting!
    Email: mcuccinello@ufl.edu 
  • Emma Joyal
    Class of '26
    Hometown: Spring Hill, FL
    Specialization: Animal Biology
    Involvement: Dressage Team Captain, Block and Bridle
    Fun Fact: My horse's show name is Chilly Bon Bon!
    Email: emmajoyal@ufl.edu 
  • Rebecca Lyons
    Class of '26
    Hometown: Wesley Chapel, FL
    Specialization: Integrative ANS 
    Involvement: Block and Bridle, Dairy Science Club, and the Equestrian Club Western Team.
    Fun Fact: I've been to 22 of the 50 states.
    Email: r.lyons@ufl.edu 
  • Vicky Mann
    Class of '26
    Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Specialization: Food Animal
    Involvement: Block & Bridle and GCCW
    Fun Fact: I name all of my animals after Disney characters.
    Email: v.mann@ufl.edu 
  • Lauren Newmeyer
    Class of '25
    Hometown: Weston, FL
    Specialization: Animal Biology
    Involvement: UF Equestrian Club
    Email: lnewmeyer@ufl.edu 

     

  • Emma Paliotta
    Class of '25
    Hometown: Lakewood Ranch, FL
    Specialization: Equine
    Involvement: Block and Bridle Treasurer, past administrative assistant for ANS, and part of P&T class
    Email: epaliotta@ufl.edu 

     

  • Hannah Postlewait
    Class of '25
    Hometown: Melbourne, FL
    Specialization: Animal Biology
    Involvement: Captain of the UF Western Team, TAed for P&T, Growth and Development of Farm Animals, and Principles of Animal Nutrition, and was an undergraduate research assistant in ruminant nutrition.
    Fun Fact: I have two pet squirrels named Jimmy and Johnny!
    Email: hannahpostlewait@ufl.edu 
  • Jillian Runyon

    Class of '25
    Hometown: Delray Beach, FL
    Specialization: Animal Biology
    Involvement: Animal Science Ambassador, Intro to ANSC TA, pre vet club member
    Fun Fact: My favorite TV show is One Tree Hill
    Email: jillian.runyon@ufl.edu 

  • Savannah Waters

    Class of '26
    Hometown: Trenton, FL
    Specialization: Animal Biology
    Involvement: Block and Bridle, Summer Industry Tour
    Fun Fact: I'm starting my own farm to continue my grandfather's legacy.
    Email: savannahwaters@ufl.edu 

  • This could be YOU

    The 2025-2026 Ambassador application will open in Spring 2025.

     

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