Program Director


CeCe Leslie

CeCe Leslie is the coordinator of student recruitment for the CAFNR Academic Programs Office.


Program Coordinator


James C. Anderson II

James Anderson is a recruiter for the CAFNR Academic Programs Office specializing in underrepresented populations. He earned his bachelor's degree in agricultural education at the University of Illinois and a master's degree in economics education and entrepreneurship from the University of Delaware. He recently earned his Ph.D. from Mizzou in agricultural education and will return to the University of Illinois as a visiting assistant professor in agricultural education this fall.



Group Leaders


Devin Hyde

Devin Hyde is a senior majoring in animal science, with a minor in business. Her hometown is Lee's Summit, Mo., and her hobbies include dance, running and exercising.

More about Devin:

  • Favorite food? Italian-Fettuccine Alfredo!
  • Favorite movie? 300
  • Favorite thing about MU? Meeting so many people.
  • Special talent? I am double-jointed in both of my thumbs.
  • Favorite quote or saying? "Everything happens for a reason."

Brent McCauley

Brent McCauley is a junior majoring in agribusiness. His hometown is Savannah, Mo. and his hobbies include anything at MIZZOU, Running, Biking, Guitar Hero, Eating, the lake. About his hobbies, he says, "I could go on forever, just ask me if you want more!"

More about Brent:

  • Favorite food? Barbeque
  • Favorite movie? Stranger Than Fiction
  • Favorite thing about MU? Walking on campus and hearing the Reynolds Alumni Bell Tower play the alma mater and fight song.
  • Special talent? I'm learning to balance things on my chin and I can sing.
  • Favorite quote or saying? "A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done."

Gerald McLemore

Gerald McLemore II is a junior majoring in agribusiness. His hometown is Kansas City, Mo., the City of Fountains, and his hobbies include drawing, Indian lore, strolling, collecting paraphernalia and piano.

More about Gerald:

  • Favorite food? Mexican
  • Favorite movie? Forrest Gump
  • Favorite thing about MU? Rich history and not too far/not too close to home.
  • Favorite quote or saying? "Pain is temporary, pride is forever."

Natasha Mercer

Natasha Mercer is a senior majoring in hotel and restaurant management (HRM). She was born in Jackson, Tenn., and she currently lives in Saint Charles, Mo. Her hobbies include baking, shopping, event planning and sleeping.

More about Natasha:

  • Favorite food? Chicken...I know, how cliche! :-)
  • Favorite movie? Any comedy! I love to laugh.
  • Favorite thing about MU? The various resources that are available to students.
  • Special talent? Not that I can think of.
  • Favorite quote or saying? "A setback is a setup for a comeback." Jonathan Sprinkles.

Anthony Slaughter

Anthony Slaughter is a senior majoring in geography with a minor in meteorology. His hometown is St. Louis. His hobbies include eating, sleeping, swimming, listening to music and watching TV.

More about Anthony:

  • Favorite food? Anything Italian or Mexican.
  • Favorite movie? How High
  • Favorite thing about MU? It's offered more than enough opportunity for me to excel in my career goals.
  • Special talent? I'm a weatherman...lol
  • Favorite quote or saying? "You uhhhh....gonna finish working on uhhhh.... that novel, hmmm?"-Stewie (Family Guy)

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