Linda Beckett

Permanent Address: Linda95@vt.edu Temporary Address:

8 Furnace Ct 240-818-3640 430 Marlington St
Thurmont, MD 21788 Blacksburg, VA 24060

Education
Bachelor of Science with dual major in Dairy Science and Animal and Poultry Science
Minor: Leadership and Social Change
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Expected Graduation: May 2017

Research Experience
Virginia Tech Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dairy Science Department at Virginia
Tech
Fall 2015-Present
o Studying the effects essential amino acids have on lactating cows
o Studying the effects heat stress has on heifers
o Performing laboratory work using a standard operating procedure

Work Experience
Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program Cultural Ambassador, Legacy International
July-August 2016
o Participated in a three week internship focused on leadership and
entrepreneurship
o Served as a cultural liaison between Saudi Arabian students and America
o Developed an end of program project focused on team building

Milker and Calf Feeder, Black Hollow Dairy, LLC

Spring 2015-Present
o Teaching calves how to feed off of a bottle
o Monitoring fresh cows incase of calving complications
o Milking cows twice a day on a daily basis

Kennel Worker, Old Farm Veterinary Hospital

Spring 2014-Spring 2016
o Walking, feeding, and socializing dogs
o Socializing cats, rabbits, and other small pets
o Maintaining cleanliness in kennel, back yard, and remainder of the
boarding facility

Other Activities
Block and Bridle Club Co-Historian and Committee Chair of Little International
Livestock Show
Fall 2014-Present
 o Coordinating and planning all events for the Little International
Livestock Show
o Organizing committees to help complete all tasks for the show
o Participating in agricultural workshops and livestock judging events

VT Engage Alternative Breaks Leader

Spring 2014-Present
o Leading week-long trips to various locations to focus on different social
justice issues
o Learning how to facilitate conversations focused on different social issues
o Training new leaders about effective and educational trips

Dairy Club Member

Spring 2016-Present
o Attending biweekly club meetings
o Participating in the Little All American Dairy Show
o Participating in milkshake sales, social events, and educational events

Conferences
Alternative Break Citizenship School Participant
June 6-12, 2015
o Attended a week-long alternative break conference in Atlanta, GA
o Learned about the importance of oral histories while doing individual
interviews with rehabilitation residents
o Participated in different workshops focused on the active citizens
continuum, facilitation, reflection, community development, and
reorientation

Active Citizens Conference Participant

February 2015 & 2016
o Attended a weekend-long active citizens conference in Williamsburg, VA
o Attended workshops focused on cultural humility, the active citizens
continuum, and facilitation

American Dairy Science Association Member and Conference Presenter

July 18th-21st, 2016