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Reagan Smollen

Reagan Smollen

Degree: B.S. in Agriculture, Animal & Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Equine Studies focusing on Equine Management, December 2022

Career: Reagan is currently a Formulator at Westway Feed Products in The Woodlands, Texas and the Social Media Manager for The EQUUS Television Network. At Westway, she is responsible for formulating liquid feed supplements, feed mill products, supplement tubs, dried molasses, and a range of industrial products. She works closely with the sales and operation team to provide quality products to customers in the US, Canada and Mexico. Reagan also works part-time as the Social Media Manager for EQUUS Television where she oversees the network's Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts. She gets the opportunity to travel to equestrian events, capturing footage and editing video content for the network.

Undergraduate research/Internships: Initially entering college with aspirations of pursuing veterinary medicine, Reagan’s career trajectory shifted as she gained experience at the JW Ruby Research Farm and served as the social media coordinator for the WVU Western Equestrian Team and Collegiate Horsemen’s Association. Her passion for equine media led her to an internship with The EQUUS Television Network, which eventually turned into a part-time position after graduating. 

Claim to Fame: In 2022, Reagan was honored with the Equine Media Student Award from American Horse Publications. She was recognized for her digital media portfolio developed during her time at WVU in the Equine Studies program.

About Attending WVU: "WVU was the best decision for me both professionally and personally. The Equine Studies program offered unique opportunities that I would not have had at other universities. It not only gave me a strong start in my career but also helped me connect with alike-minded community, making the university feel more like home."