I am the associate dean of international programs at the College of Veterinary Medicine and also an associate professor of practice in the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health. Before joining Cornell, I worked as a clinical veterinarian for more than 10 years before transitioning my career toward research and academia. With my background in public health, I also spent three years working as the epidemiology and clinical training lead for the Cooperative Biological Engagement Program in Azerbaijan, as part of the U.S. Department of Defense.

My current research interests include the surveillance of infectious diseases, the epidemiology of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases, and international capacity building.