Stacia Prosser is a graduate research and teaching assistant in Dr. Ryan Ashley’s laboratory. She recently completed her MS in Animal Science at New Mexico State University (NMSU), with a minor in Molecular Cell Biology. She is continuing her PhD in Animal Science at NMSU.

During her BS at the University of Connecticut (UCONN), Stacia sought involvement in extracurricular activities and organized the yearly 4-H Poultry Show, represented the CT Poultry Association at the Eastern States Exposition (Big E). At NMSU during her MS, she was proactive in representing the interests and concerns of her peers as Secretary and President of the Animal and Range Sciences Graduate Student Association. Additionally, during this last academic year, she served as Farm Tour Coordinator for the Department of Animal and Range Sciences at NMSU.