People of International Agriculture
Meet the MIAP Graduate Students
Dalton Rogers
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.
Dylan Kottkamp
Dylan is from Clayton, IN, and grew up on a purebred Hereford operation where he raises,
shows, and sells cattle on a national level. He graduated in May 2024 with a BS in
Agribusiness Pre-Law, along with a minor in Marketing. Dylan has a strong passion
for marketing, sales, and management.
He currently serves as a GTA for prospective student services and hopes to pursue
his international experience in Australia.
Patience Alifo
Patience Alifo is a driven researcher from Accra, Ghana. She began developing agro-waste
clean cooking fuels at a young age, earning recognition as the 2022 Global Women Leaders
of the Year by the Clean Cooking Alliance. She chose the MIAP program because of her
passion for global food security and research-to-action. Patience plans to pursue
a PhD in Public Policy to develop evidence-based policies that strengthen food security,
advance waste-to-energy innovation, and improve livelihoods in vulnerable communities.
Rylan Jordan
Rylan, a native of Mason, Texas, hails from a family deeply rooted in agriculture
for multiple generations. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness from
Oklahoma State University. To further his education, Rylan joined the MIAP program,
which offers the flexibility to explore areas of interest such as international business.
His background in agriculture and passion for expanding his knowledge make him a dedicated
and driven individual in his academic and professional pursuits.
