Widely recognized for her contributions to comparative animal nutrition, this expert brings more than 30 years of experience developing and evaluating nutrition programs across zoological, agricultural, and research settings. Her expertise includes comprehensive feeding program design, analytical laboratory operations, and nutrition research for exotic species, companion animals, and livestock, with significant contributions to improving the health and survival of endangered and threatened species. Her work encompasses formulation of diets, evaluation of nutrient requirements, implementation of quality assurance and control systems, and development of innovative feeding strategies supported by global fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. She has also led the development of nutrition software and feed composition databases utilized by zoological institutions and research programs worldwide and has collaborated with leading conservation and research organizations, including major zoological and scientific institutions.

Global research, leadership, and collaboration define the scope of her career, including field-based nutrition studies and training initiatives conducted across six continents in partnership with international organizations, universities, and conservation groups. Her work includes improving milk and meat production through sustainable dietary interventions using locally available ingredients for livestock species such as cattle, goats, camels, poultry, and sheep, as well as evaluating alternative feed sources to support global food systems. She has held senior leadership roles directing nutrition programs and research centers, including service as a zoo nutrition center director, head of wildlife nutrition, and distinguished scientist, and has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, 40 book chapters, and multiple technical manuals and textbooks. Her professional involvement includes board certification as a nutrition specialist and active participation in organizations such as the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and the Comparative Nutrition Society, including leadership and advisory roles. She holds a doctoral degree and a master’s degree in animal nutrition and a bachelor’s degree in animal science, and has more than 5 years of expert witness experience, including consultations and deposition testimony.