Howdy! I'm Cullen

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I come from an agricultural background in central Texas. I spend much of my time at my family’s farm, where I participate in various land upkeep, as well as animal husbandry. Previously, I have been employed by Texas Lifestyle Magazine in Austin, Texas, where I was an editorial assistant. Working in an environment where I was able to work with variety of different professionals allowed me to hone my communication skills and learn to work with a variety of different people. Currently, I work as an assistant publicist for PR by the Book in Austin where I manage client campaigns and create content for an online PR membership community while pursuing my degree as a student. 

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As a communicator, my goal is to disseminate information to the public in an engaging and educational way. I am interested in agriculture and keep a flock of chickens myself. One day, I dream of owning a sustainable farm that provides local food of all types. I chose my degree in agricultural communications for two reasons. First, I enjoy engaging with different groups of people and am a highly social individual. Second, I have a long-held passion for agriculture, and hope that my communication skills will allow me to educate the public and excite them about agriculture in new ways.

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As a professional, one of my strongest skills is writing. Pursuing a degree from Texas A&M in agricultural communications and journalism is a perfect fit for me, as it has allowed me to sharpen both my written and oral communication skills, all in an agricultural setting. I place a high value on being productive and efficient with my time and am constantly working to become a better communicator. I stay up-to-date with agriculture mostly by being right in the middle of it with my family farm, learning how the industry works through firsthand experience.

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Besides having a passion for agriculture, I am also a lover of music and the sport of water skiing. I was the president of the Texas A&M Water Ski Club for two years, where I have learned a multitude of valuable skills. Namely, I have learned how to best lead a large group of people and communicate in a way that caters to each individual. I was also responsible for a large budget each year and have become a professional at keeping track of expenses and being frugal and smart with what is purchased.

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Beyond my degree, all of my experiences are preparing me to be a professional agricultural communicator, and I hope that I can help to change the way people think about modern agriculture and bring the awareness that sustainable farming deserves to the public.