Keara O'Reilly is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and master’s degree in Animal Nutrition at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Keara continued with her studies at Texas A&M University, where she recently completed her Ph.D. degree in Animal Science, focusing on Ruminant Nutrition. Keara played an active role in teaching during her Ph.D. and received the Vice Chancellor’s and the Departmental Awards for Graduate Student Teaching. Keara’s Ph.D. research focused on investigating the physiological mechanisms that influence feed efficiency in cattle. During her PhD. she presented abstracts at multiple Animal Science meetings and has been involved in various research projects. Keara would like to remain in academics where she can continue to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and conduct research that contributes to sustainable livestock production.