Name: Kellee N. Hill   

Hometown:  Nashville, TN (Music City USA) 

Undergraduate Institution, Degree, Major:  Tennessee State University, B.S. Biology/Chemistry 

Graduate Degree & Major:   Tennessee State University, M.S, Animal Science/Poultry Genetics; Purdue University, PhD, Food Science-Microbiology.

Hobbies: Painting, Health and Fitness, Traveling and Reading.

Awards and Accomplishments:

Gore Academic Achievement Award, Tennessee State University

Association for Pre-Professional Life Scientist, Founding Member, Tennessee State University

Packard Bell Science Institute Scholar, Tennessee State University

Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Scholar, Middle Tennessee State University

Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Tennessee State University

International Scholar, University of Tennessee-University of Ghana-Accra                                        

How long have you been a member of the BGA?  

Fall 2009 

How has the BGA been instrumental in your graduate career?

BGA has done an excellent job of being a voice for me as well as providing a source for me to meet likeminded individuals.

What three words (or phrases) would you use to describe the BGA?

Energetic, Welcoming and Committed 

How did you find out about the BGA?  During a campus visit

How has BGA grown since last year?  

During this past year BGA has reached bound its borders to work with other student organizations concerning various student issues.  This has increased the visibility of the BGA and built long lasting relationships with other student groups.

What is your lifelong dream?

My goal is to become the first female Dean of the School of Agriculture of my Alma Mata, Tennessee State University.

Who were the most influential people in your life?   

My parents, older sister, uncles, aunts and cousins; they are all a part of  my personal “cheering team”.

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Loquacious, Curious and Entertaining

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

 I would like to be working for the United States Department of Agriculture as a food safety researcher and raising a beautiful family while reaching my lifelong goals.

What is one thing in life you must have? My faith in a higher power and music.

Why did you decide to come to Purdue and what do you like most about the University thus far?

Purdue University’s college of agriculture is world renowned this was great opportunity for me to study in such a program and therefore this lead me to apply to the institution. I have enjoyed being a student here thus far and hope that I can encourage others to apply to Purdue.