Mia grew up in Oregon, but moved to Illinois when she was a young child. Upon graduation from Illinois State University, she moved back and joined our team in the summer of 2024. While studying zoology at ISU, she started working with marine mammals and in clinics and further realized her love for helping animals. She hopes to pursue a career in marine biology. When not working, Mia enjoys going to the beach, going on hikes, being out in nature, and hanging out with her friends and family [citation].