Abby Salazar

I was born in Oceanside, CA and went to school and was raised there until I graduated from Mission Vista High School in 2022. At the time I pursued my major, Zoology, out of state to Colorado State University in Fort Collins in order to become a wildlife vet. Quickly after I started school I decided to switch my major to Biological Anthropology after having taken a class in Human Origins and Variation and falling in love with it. I spent approximately two years in Colorado but decided to transfer back in state to Cal Poly Humboldt. Since I can remember I have been fascinated with the natural world and the history of Earth and its inhabitants, I have always known I wanted to study something related to nature or the nature of humans. What excites me most about anthropology is the interconnectedness of everything, the perfect instances in which culture and evolution have flourished. More specifically I want to pursue primatology and work in conservation around the world. However, the experience of being a transfer student  has made me exponentially more passionate about fostering a warm and inclusive community on campus and in the world. I hope to help to create an environment in which everybody can feel a sense of belonging and security. Please feel free to reach out if there is anything I can do to help or if you simply want a conversation!