As a high school junior, our founder developed an interest in avian studies. Eager to pursue her passion, she sought guidance from her school's career counseling center, hoping to discover recommended universities and suitable courses of study. To her disappointment, she encountered a striking lack of resources. Her school district provided no options for ornithology or veterinary studies, leaving her feeling undersupported. She made it her mission to change this and T.I.K.O.s way was born.