Scientific Advisory Committee

The program is based on standards of humane care developed by world leading veterinarians, animal scientists, and practitioners, and reviewed regularly by a committee of internationally renowned scientists. Meet the scientists at the heart of our program.

American Humane Association relies on this distinguished group to provide guidance, current and future activities and initiatives, and to review and revise its procedures, guidelines, policies and ethics. Additionally, we rely on our scientific advisors to initiate and evaluate original and secondary research and guide us in determining best practices.

American Humane Association values the guidance and participation of our Scientific Advisors and Fellows.

S. F.

S. F. "Sarge" Bilgili

Professor, Department of Poultry Science at Auburn University

Candace Croney, PhD

Candace Croney, PhD

Associate Professor, Animal Sciences Department at Purdue University

Inma Estévez, PhD.

Inma Estévez, PhD.

Research Professor, Basque Institute for Agricultural Research & Development at Neiker-Tecnalia

Temple Grandin, PhD

Temple Grandin, PhD

Professor, Animal Sciences at Colorado State University

Joy Mench, PhD

Joy Mench, PhD

Professor of Animal Science & Director of the Center for Animal Welfare at University of California, Davis

Sally Noll, PhD

Sally Noll, PhD

Professor, Department of Animal Science at University of Minnesota

Thomas Parsons, V.M.D., Ph.D.

Thomas Parsons, V.M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, School of Veterinary Medicine at University of Pennsylvania

Jim Reynolds, DVM

Jim Reynolds, DVM

Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University

Yvonne Vizzier Thaxton, PhD

Yvonne Vizzier Thaxton, PhD

Professor & Director, Center for Food Animal Wellbeing at University of Arkansas

Ann Wilkinson, DVM

Ann Wilkinson, DVM

Director of APAC Business Development and Global Alliances, Pfizer Animal Health

Science Advisory Fellows

Keith Belk, PhD
Professor Animal Sciences
Colorado State University

Nigel Cook, PhD
Professor, School of Veterinary
Medicine University of Wisconsin
Chet Crum
Independent Consultant
Springer Mountain/Fieldale Farms
Dave Wicker
Director of Live Operations
Fieldale Farms Corporation
Julian (Skip) Olson, DVM
Independent Consultant
American Humane Auditor
Wendy Weirich, DVM
Independent Consultant
American Humane Auditor