Dr. Tanisha Ford grew up in St. George, Utah. She was active in her local FFA and 4-H programs growing up, and competed around much of the western U.S. in rodeos and barrel racing.

Dr. Ford completed her undergraduate work at Southern Utah University, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Zoology emphasis and Chemistry minor. She completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Utah State University/Washington State University regional program in May of 2017.

Some of Dr. Ford’s hobbies include riding horses with family and friends, competing in barrel races and ranch sortings with her horse Squirt, playing badminton, camping and watching a good movie.