MS in Animals and Public Policy

Jennifer Jackman Uses First-Hand Experience to Teach Future Generations of Advocates... Read more

Education: B.A. in Zoology, Smith College, 1961 M.A. Clark University /History/ 1971 J.D. New England School of Law/ 1981 M.S. in Animals and Public Policy, Tufts University, 2011 Current Position: HAVEN volunteer, teaching Animal Law elective at MAPP. Retired Massachusetts Juvenile Court Judge What were you doing before entering the... Read more

Dr. Gary Patronek  is a veterinary epidemiologist who first encountered animal hoarding in the late 1980s while working as the director of a local SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Subsequently, as the Director of the Center for Animals and Public Policy (CAPP) of what is now... Read more

Dr. Megan Mueller, a published expert on human-animal interaction, involves students in her research initiatives, guides them on their own projects, and provides advice on fieldwork opportunities.... Read more

A leading researcher and expert on immunocontraceptive vaccines for wildlife, Dr. Allen Rutberg often gets calls from communities interested in using the practice—providing students the opportunity to get involved early on.... Read more

A graduate of the MAPP program, Dr. Emily McCobb is committed to providing students with experiences that allow them to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to make a positive impact in the world.... Read more

Adjunct Professor, Public Policy Analysis Center for Animals and Public Policy Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Education B.A. in Government, Smith College, 1983 Ph.D. in Social Policy, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, 1994 M.S. in Animals and Public Policy, Cummings School of Veterinary... Read more

Associate Director, Center for Shelter Dogs Center for Animals and Public Policy Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University As Associate Director of the Center for Shelter Dogs, Seana helps set the Center’s strategic direction and priorities, including research conducted by the Center on behalf of dogs in shelters.... Read more