Welcome!
Our advising team is here to support you throughout your academic journey and provide advising for all three majors within the department:
We have four Staff Advisors who can assist with a wide range of topics, including course scheduling, major requirements, degree certification, CRNs, internships, academic difficulty, petitions, grades, transfer credit, and more.
In addition, our four Peer Advisors are available to help with general major advising and course planning. We also have a dedicated Office Assistant and Student Office Assistant who help keep the Advising Center running smoothly.
If you're a current UC Davis student or an alum of one of our three majors, you can schedule an appointment through the Online Appointment System. If you experience any difficulty scheduling an appointment, please email us directly at asac@ucdavis.edu.
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Are You a Newly Admitted Student?
Congratulations on your offer of admission to UC Davis, and welcome to The Department of Animal Science! If you have questions regarding any of our three majors: Agricultural and Environmental Education, Animal Science or Animal Science and Management, please send us an email at asac-newstudent@ucdavis.edu.
We look forwarding to working with you in the future.
Undergraduate Advising Center Team
Peer Advisors and Student Office Assistant
Ashley Bidgoli, Peer Advisor
Email: asac@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 754-7915, Fax: (530) 754-4359
Office: 1202 Meyer Hall
Ashley is a fourth year Animal Science major specializing in Companion and Captive Animals. She is originally from Los Angeles, California. Some of the activities that she has been a part of is assisting with dairy goat behavioral research and cat behavioral research at the Animal Welfare Epidemiology Lab. Ashley hopes to further her passions by one day specializing within veterinary medicine while also integrating education and community into her career. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, going to concerts, hiking, and doing Pilates. This is her third year advising and she is eager to answer any questions students may have!
Yvette Esteban, Peer Advisor
Email: asac@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 754-7915, Fax: (530) 754-4359
Office: 1202 Meyer Hall
Yvette is a fourth year Animal Science major with a specialization in Companion and Captive Animals and minors in Chinese and Spanish. She is also part of the University Honors Program and is currently working on her thesis in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She is the current president of the Mixed Student Union and also assists in a seal-related behavioral lab here on campus. Some of her interests are animated movies, exploring campus opportunities, drawing, food, and sleeping. For the future, she plans on taking a gap year before considering vet school or other options. In the meantime, she is here to help all students with questions and provide support and resources (feel free to ask her about some odd things to do around campus!).
Michelle Everett, Peer Advisor
Email: asac@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 754-7915, Fax: (530) 754-4359
Office: 1202 Meyer Hall
Michelle is a fourth year Animal Science major specializing in Companion and Captive animals. She is originally from the Bay Area, California. After graduation, she plans on taking a gap year before hopefully continuing on to veterinary school. She is currently working as a Peer Advisor and previously worked as an intern at Crees Brothers Farm working with Nigerian Dwarf Goats. She also works as a veterinary assistant back at home. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, hiking with friends and spending time with her two dogs, Cooper and Tallulah Belle. This is her first year as a Peer Advisor and she is so excited to serve the student community with all their Davis needs!
Camille Ivanov, Peer Advisor
Email: asac@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 754-7915, Fax: (530) 754-4359
Office: 1202 Meyer Hall
Camille is a fourth year Animal Science major specializing in Equine. She is originally from Sacramento, California. After graduation, she plans on taking a gap year before pursuing a masters degree in wildlife conservation and ecology. She is currently working as a Peer Advisor, at the Gourley Clinical Teaching Center, and at Jacks Urban eats. In her free time, she enjoys painting, watching old movies, and spending hours at Barnes and Noble. This is her first year as a Peer Advisor and she is so excited to serve the student community with all their Davis needs!
Animal Science Advising Center Staff
Quynh Hoang - Staff Advisor
qlhoang@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 754-2786
Office: 1202E Meyer Hall
Quynh graduated from UC Davis in 2020 with a degree in Managerial Economics, and a minor in Technology Management. When she was a student, she served as a peer advisor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean's Office, then became an Advising Assistant there after she graduated. Quynh's advising areas of interest include scholarship development, student events, and working closely with students, which she is very passionate about. In her free time, she enjoys baking, crafting, and spending time with her family.
Katherine Livingston - Staff Advisor
keclivingston@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 754-6024
Office: 1202D Meyer Hall
Katherine graduated from The University of Arizona in 2011 with a B.A. in Anthropology. Originally from Arizona, Katherine is glad to be living on the West Coast, after having lived for four years in Southern New Jersey, where she worked with students majoring in the areas of Science Technology Engineering and Math. Katherine has a particular interest in student retention, and loves to work closely with students to help them achieve their goals. When not at work, Katherine loves to spend time hanging out with her husband and daughter. She is an avid reader, and can often be found with her nose stuck in a book every spare moment she gets. Katherine loves to travel and is always planning her next family vacation. Katherine loves frequenting museums and brushing up on her art history. Katherine also loves to cook and bake, and often shares her bakes with her friends in the Advising Center.
Emma Martinez - Staff Advisor
eadmartinez@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 752-6118
Office: 1202C Meyer Hall
Emma earned her BS in Animal Science with a disciplinary focus in Animal Behavior and a minor in Comparative Literature at UC Davis in 2012. As a first-generation college student, she participated in the STEP program prior to her studies at UC Davis. While she was a student, Emma was a member of BUSP (Biology Undergraduate Scholars Program), competed in the Little International Stock Show, and was a peer advisor and a front office assistant for the Animal Science Advising Center. Her areas of professional interest include scholarship development, peer advisor training, internships and externships, and supporting first-generation students, among other topics. For the past 14 years, Emma has played a key role as the tabulations coordinator for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences FFA Field Day. Outside of her professional life, Emma enjoys reading, gaming, driving, and spending time with her cats.
Caitlin Wehrley - Staff Advisor
cmwehrley@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 754-1878
Office: 1202B Meyer Hall
Caitlin graduated from UC Davis in 2018 with a B.A. in Anthropology and a minor in Geology. Originally from San Diego, she spent seven years working in the veterinary field before transferring to UC Davis. During her time as a student, Caitlin served as a Peer Advisor for the Departments of Anthropology and Sociology, where she discovered her passion for helping students navigate their academic journeys. She is especially dedicated to supporting first-generation and transfer students—communities she proudly belongs to herself. Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys all things pop culture and loves reading, watching TV shows and movies, and exploring zoos and museums. She also cherishes time with her husband, daughter, and their two pets—Gibson the dog and Squeegee the cat (who often makes a cameo during virtual advising appointments from his favorite windowsill perch).
Grace Dell'Olio - Administrative Assistant
gadellolio@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 754-7915
Office: 1202 Meyer Hall
Grace graduated in 2011 from UC Davis with a BS in Animal Science with a specialization in Livestock & Dairy. She then worked for several UC Davis departments, including five years at the UC Davis Medical Center at the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science. She has now returned to Animal Science to continue helping students. Her hobbies include playing Dungeons & Dragons (as well as other tabletop role playing games) and continuing to learn as much as possible about cattle.
Lisa Nash Holmes - Advising Center Supervisor and Staff Research Associate
lnholmes@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 752-6022
Office: 1202A Meyer Hall
Lisa is the Teaching Coordinator for all Department of Animal Science courses. She is also the supervisor within the Animal Science Advising Center. She hails from beautiful San Diego, California, but both of her parents are from England, and she enjoys visiting family who still live in the United Kingdom. Lisa is an alumna of UC Davis, and got her bachelor's degree in Animal Science as well as her Masters in Animal Biology within the Department of Animal Science. Lisa is an avid animal lover, and has a horse, cats and a bunny. Lisa has an impressive collection of Hawaiian shirts, and makes Meyer Hall a more festive place by wearing them.
Faculty Advisors
All students in the AEE, ANS, and ANM majors are assigned a Faculty Advisor—a professor who serves as a key academic mentor during your time in the major.
The role of the Faculty Advisor is to:
- Provide in-depth guidance on areas of study and specialization
- Approve courses for your specialization
- Discuss research opportunities and connect you with faculty in your area of interest
- Offer insight into career paths and professional development
Please note: Faculty Advisors manage their own schedules, so you’ll need to contact them directly via email to set up an appointment.
ANS and ANM students:
An email informing students of their Faculty Advisor assignment is sent out every October. If you did not receive an email with your Faculty Advisor's information, or if you have questions about how to find your Faculty Advisor, email asac@ucdavis.edu with your name and major included.
AEE students: Your Faculty Advisor is:
Learn more about the Department of Animal Science Faculty.