From a young age, I dreamed of opportunities to serve a greater purpose within the agricultural industry, and my internship with the Animal Agriculture Alliance fulfilled that goal. During my internship, I developed valuable skills in legislative tracking, social media content creation, and communications. I’m incredibly grateful not only for the professional growth I experienced but also for the leadership development and mentorship I gained from working alongside such driven individuals. I wouldn’t trade the experiences, lessons, or conversations from my time at the Alliance for anything.

Shelby BashamManager of Grassroots Advocacy and State Engagement at National Corn Growers Association

My internship with the Animal Agriculture Alliance was a truly rewarding experience. I enjoyed working with such an efficient, knowledgeable, and supportive team that valued clear communication and collaboration. Throughout my internship, I learned a great deal about advocacy and the importance of promoting the agriculture industry in a positive, accurate way. This experience strengthened my skills and deepened my appreciation for the work being done to support animal agriculture.

Salem SiffordUndergraduate Student at Virginia Tech

My time with the Alliance has been an incredibly meaningful and impactful experience. Throughout my internship, I had the opportunity to contribute to the Alliance’s work while learning from a team that is intentional, passionate, and committed to making a positive difference within animal agriculture. I’m grateful for the supportive environment the Alliance provided me with and everything I learned along the way.

Morgan OliveiraUndergraduate Student at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Interning with the Animal Agriculture Alliance was an incredibly rewarding experience. From day one, I felt welcomed and encouraged to contribute in a collaborative, supportive environment. I gained hands-on experience supporting marketing campaigns, market research, and content creation, which strengthened my understanding of the animal agriculture industry and audience engagement. Attending the 2025 Stakeholders Summit also gave me the opportunity to connect with passionate professionals and learn more about the challenges and innovations shaping the industry. I’m grateful for the skills, confidence, and connections I gained through this internship.

Gracelyn BorenMarketing Coordinator at Cedar Creek Capital

Interning with the Alliance provided me with an immeasurable and incredible experience. Every day brought new challenges, learning opportunities, and chances to think critically about strategies in the animal agriculture industry. As someone new to animal ag, I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction—the Alliance accelerated my understanding and immersed me in the real-world dynamics of the field. Today, I feel far more equipped to engage with the industry’s current challenges and future thanks to the guidance, insight, and support of the Alliance team.

Elizabeth KernIntelligence Analyst at Kroll

My experience working with the Animal Agriculture Alliance was incredible from start to finish. The team treats you as a full fledge member of the team and gives you a safe space to develop your skills. I was able to gain experience and develop my skills in a wide variety of areas in communications, including making reports, creating social media graphics, scheduling social media, tracking legislation, and media monitoring. I can’t say enough about how great this internship is. 

Haley DintermanDigital Media Specialist at Kanza Cooperative Association

Interning with the Animal Agriculture Alliance this summer was an incredibly valuable experience. I gained hands-on exposure to the Alliance’s work protecting animal agriculture and the food supply chain, while developing skills in media monitoring, legislative tracking, social media content, and report development. Working in the D.C. office also allowed me to support member services and connect with industry professionals. I highly recommend this internship to anyone interested in the intersection of policy, communications, and food animal production.

Sarah Hagenow78th Alice in Dairyland

This summer interning with the Animal Ag Alliance has been an invaluable experience. When I first decided agricultural communications was the career for me, my main goal was to help bridge the communication gap between farmers and the general public, and that is precisely what the team here at the Alliance is doing. They are incredibly passionate about the animal agriculture industry and have helped me to become a better communicator within this field.

Marisa CrowhurstMarketing and Program Development Specialist at American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)

My internship at Animal Ag Alliance was nothing short of growth, opportunity, and thrill. The pandemic had just recently begun, but we were still in the heat of everything related to animal agriculture including legislation and other hot topic issues. While the world came to a halt, the opposite can be said for the Alliance and this internship. Animal Agriculture Alliance means business for our industry, and I am so thankful I was able to be a part of it.

Sarah ThomasProduct Support Analyst at Select Sires Inc.

Interning with Animal Agriculture Alliance was a phenomenal experience. The team allowed me to grow confidently in the areas that I was interested in through their target initiatives and issues. I gained experience in legislative and media tracking, writing reports, blogs, press releases, social media management and so much more. As an intern, I felt genuinely valued as a team member. This experience made me more confident in my personal and professional skills and abilities. I highly recommend this opportunity to anyone passionate about animal agriculture.

Sydnie GrossnickleProgram and Policy Coordinator at Delaware Farm Bureau