Scientific Advisors

The program is based on standards developed by world leading veterinarians, animal scientists, and practitioners, and reviewed regularly by a renowned 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 and recommendations for 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 also values the guidance and participation of our Associates and Fellows

 

S. F. "Sarge" Bilgili, Professor

Department of Poultry Science,
Auburn University, Alabama

 

 

 

 

 

Biography

 
 

Candace Croney, PhD

Associate Professor

Department of Animal Sciences

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN

 

 

 

Biography

 
 

Inmaculada Estevez

Professor
Currently working with the
Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development,
Neiker-Tecnalia, Spain
 

 

 

 

Biography

 
 

Temple Grandin, PhD

Professor
Animal Sciences
Colorado State University
Grandin Livestock Handling Services

 

 

 

 

Biography

 
 

Joy Mench, PhD

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

 

 

 

 

Biography

 
 

Sally Noll, PhD

Professor
Department of Animal Science
University of Minnesota

 

 

 

 

 

Biography

 
 

Thomas Parsons, PhD

Professor
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Pennsylvania

 

 

 

 

 

Biography

 
 

Jim Reynolds, DVM
Veterinary Professor
University of California, Davis

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biography

 
 

Yvonne Vizzier Thaxton, PhD

 

Professor & Director
Center for Food Animal Wellbeing
University of Arkansas
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural Food & Life Sciences

 

 

 

 

 

Biography

 
 

Associates & Fellows

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

 

Bill Locatis, PhD
President/CEO
Food Safety Integrators

 

Julian (Skip) Olson, DVM
Independent Consultant
American Humane Assessor

 

Mike Simpson
Executive Director
Professional Animal Auditor
PAACO (certification organization)

 

Wendy Weirich, DVM
Independent Consultant
American Humane Assessor

 

Dave Wicker
Director of Live Operations
Fieldale Farms Corporation

 

Audit Service Providers

Matt Jones
Validus Services
www.validusservices.com

 

Certification of Auditors

Mike Simpson
PAACO
(Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization)
www.animalauditor.org