Paisli Ivey

As she prepares to graduate, Paisli Ivey has shined throughout her undergraduate journey at The Ohio State University, showcasing not only academic excellence but also a deep commitment to mentoring and leadership.

In 2022, she joined the Animal Science Community Alliance (ASCA), a group dedicated to supporting new students and mentoring first-year animal science majors. As a peer mentor, the Animal Science major played a key role in helping freshmen navigate college life. She also became an LSAMP Alliance Peer Mentor, guiding incoming students and building connections that have lasted well beyond the program—one of her mentees is even attending her graduation party.

Her passion for helping others continued into 2023 as she mentored another group of students through LSAMP. That same year, she became an ODI Advancement Ambassador, representing CFAES and ODI at events while also learning from alumni about their experiences as Morrill Scholars. During the summer, she took her talents to Case Western, where she contributed to important research in mucosal immunology.

By 2024, Paisli’s hard work and curiosity led her to two impactful summer research projects. She studied obesity’s immunological effects in mice under the guidance of Ohio State's veterinary biosciences chair and worked on her research distinction project, focusing on foals and dietary supplementation. Her findings were presented at the Ohio State Undergraduate Research Symposium, a proud milestone. In the fall, she added another layer to her experience by serving as a teaching assistant for Animal Health and Animal Physiology labs.

Her dedication paid off with a Graduate Research Assistantship offer from the University of Georgia, where she will pursue a PhD studying mesenchymal stem cells in pigs with traumatic brain injuries. She also successfully completed her research distinction requirements, defending her thesis and earning special recognition on her diploma.

Recently, Paisli received the exciting news that she was selected as the only recipient of the prestigious 2025 American Society of Animal Science D.C. Policy Summer Internship. This opportunity will take her to Capitol Hill, where she’ll work with agriculture committee members on impactful policy work.

Throughout her time at Ohio State, Paisli has been supported by scholarships like the Morrill Scholar Prominence Scholarship, LSAMP Awards, and the CFAES Undergraduate Scholarship. She has more than repaid that support by becoming a standout leader and an inspiration to everyone in the LSAMP program.

"Paisli has a determination, generosity, and drive to make a difference that has made her an important part of the LSAMP Program," said Victoria Auger, the program manager for LSAMP. "We wish her the best as she tackles new challenges in lobbying and research."