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Celina Johnson

Celina Johnson joined the Animal Sciences Faculty at Colorado State University to serve as the Youth Livestock Specialist for the state of Colorado.

Celina was raised in Fallon, NV on a small purebred cattle and alfalfa hay operation where she was active in both 4-H and FFA. Upon graduation from high school, Celina attended Modesto Junior College and was a member of a nationally winning livestock judging team. Celina completed her undergraduate degree at California State University, Chico in May of 1996.

She moved to Gainesville, FL to pursue a M.S. degree in animal science and coach the University of Florida Livestock Judging team. During her tenure at the University of Florida, she assisted with various youth livestock programs and assisted with many undergraduate animal science courses. Upon completion of her M.S. degree, she transferred to Oklahoma State University to complete a Ph.D. in animal nutrition. At Oklahoma State University, she developed an interactive applied animal nutrition webpage and assisted with youth livestock activities and her research focused on applied beef cattle nutrition. In July of 2002, she completed her degree requirements and moved to Colorado to serve as youth livestock specialist.

In addition to Celina's role as youth livestock specialist, she coordinates one section of the freshmen level course, Orientation to Agricultural Systems. She also serves as co-advisor to Colorado State's Block and Bridle club.