Originally from a suburb of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dalton earned a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness with a certificate in professional sales from Oklahoma State University. He is currently pursuing a master’s in international agriculture with a focus on international trade and policy. Dalton works full-time as an outside sales representative for Hooten Oil Company, a role that allows him to gain real-world experience while attending in-person courses and developing his professional skills outside of the classroom. He values the MIAP program for its flexibility and the personal connections he has with the faculty.

Patience is a driven professional from Accra, Ghana, with an undergraduate degree in Project Management from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration. She chose MIAP because she is passionate about agribusiness development and innovation, Patience aspires to become a project manager in the agribusiness sector. Her career goal is to utilize her expertise to drive industry growth and advancement.