Jason Adam
Jason, a second year veterinary student in the WIMU Regional Program at Washington State University, is primarily interested in small animal medicine with an emphasis on cardiology, surgery and neurology.
Originally from Kirkland, Washington, he’s had his heart set on veterinary medicine since elementary school. Throughout middle school and high school, Jason spent a majority of his extracurricular time volunteering at a retired racing greyhound facility and working as a Veterinary Assistant at a local small animal clinic. He completed his bachelor’s degree, with cum laude honors, in Animal Science at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo before applying to the WSU Veterinary program.
As a WSU student, he serves as Vice-President for the class of 2023 and is involved in a multitude of clubs including canine, feline, radiology, wildlife, and internal medicine. Jason was also awarded the Maybelle & Olin Brown Scholarship to support his first academic year at WSU.
When he graduates in 2023, Jason plans to enter general practice and do pro bono work at shelters before looking into specializing or owning his own practice. In his spare time, he enjoys backpacking and hiking throughout the Northern Cascades, Olympics, and Mt. Rainier. When he isn’t out enjoying nature, Jason enjoys playing and watching a variety of sports including basketball and soccer.
Kathryne Blair
Kathryne, a second year veterinary student in the WIMU Program at Washington State University, interested in rural mixed animal general practice. Growing up as the daughter of two dairy veterinarians (and the niece of another), becoming a dairy veterinarian seemed logical. Her parents took her family on two Christian Veterinary Mission trips, one to Mongolia, and one to the Dominican Republic. These trips taught her how veterinary medicine can be a useful tool to alleviate poverty.
While working as a wrangler in Stanley, Idaho, she learned that the nearest veterinarian is over an hour away. Kathryne decided she wants to work in an area with a need for a veterinarian and practice in a mixed animal practice, while helping members of the community who are impoverished. She majored in animal and veterinary science at the University of Idaho, focusing on veterinary school pre-requisites, so she could apply early.
As a WSU student, Kathryne is serving as the Vice President/Social Chair of the Christian Veterinary Fellowship, which is part of Christian Veterinary Mission. She hopes to spend at least one of her fourth year externships on the mission field. She volunteers at her church as a greeter most Sundays.
When she graduates in 2023, Kathryne hopes to use her passion for vet med to help alleviate poverty in rural areas. She likes playing the piano, and she enjoys hiking with her Labrador Retriever “Todd” and her husband Ryan in her spare time.
Haley Garcia
Haley, a second year (Class of 2023) veterinary student at Washington State University, is focused on small animal medicine. Haley’s love for our beloved companion animals came from prior experience in shelter medicine and general practice.
Haley is originally from Las Vegas, Nevada and stayed close to home as she went on to get her Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Veterinary Science in Reno, Nevada. After taking a year off to focus on working and gaining more hands-on experience, she applied to the WIMU Regional Program to begin the final steps to a career in veterinary medicine.
Haley is a Nevada WICHE scholarship recipient, and also received the Dr. Robert and Mrs. Janice Olds Scholarship in 2020. As an involved veterinary student, she now serves as the Treasurer of Canine Club and as the Vice President of Animal Behavior Club.
Haley’s hobbies involve listening to music and attending concerts, enjoying nice weather, and playing with her French Bulldog, Barry. When she graduates in 2023, Haley plans on working in Nevada for a few years, a necessity for a WICHE recipient, and living close to family. There, she will practice small animal medicine and go home to her crazy dog Barry every night. As far as long term goals, Haley hopes to one day end up in the Pacific Northwest, close to the ocean, all while working and doing what she loves!