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Our Team

The Global One Health Academy’s leadership team brings their expertise in research, teaching, and engagement to drive interdisciplinary programs that address global grand challenges. The core team members lead specific initiatives in key mission areas and provide overall guidance for the academy.

Core Team

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Sid Thakur headshot
Sid Thakur

Executive Director, Global One Health Academy

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Meredith Spence Beaulieu
Meredith Spence Beaulieu

University Program Manager, Global One Health Academy

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Kristen Fontana
Kristen Fontana

University Program Specialist, Global One Health Academy

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Michael Reiskind headshot
Michael Reiskind

Director of Graduate Programs, Global One Health Academy

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Kristen Sullivan headshot
Kristen Sullivan

Director of Undergraduate Programs, Global One Health Academy

Executive Leadership

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Debbie Acker
Debbie Acker

Director, Shelton Leadership Center

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Susan Barcinas headshot
Susan Barcinas

Associate Professor of Adult & Lifelong Education, Educational Leadership, Policy & Human Development

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Jennifer J. Carroll
Jennifer J. Carroll

Assistant Professor, Sociology and Anthropology

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Photo of Jose Cisneros
Jose Cisneros

Director, CALS International Programs

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Francis de los Reyes III
Francis de los Reyes III

Glenn E. and Phyllis J. Futrell Distinguished Professor, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

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J. Aaron Hipp
J. Aaron Hipp

Professor, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

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Leigh Shamblin

Professor of Practice/Director of Graduate Certificates, Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Kavita Mathur headshot
Kavita Mathur

Associate Professor, Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management

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Celen Pasalar
Celen Pasalar

Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning

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Jen Runkle
Jen Runkle

Research Scientist, Biological Sciences & NC Institute for Climate Studies

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Qingshan Wei
Qingshan Wei

Associate Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

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Anna E. Whitfield
Anna E. Whitfield

Professor, Entomology and Plant Pathology; Director, Emerging Plant Disease and Global Food Security Cluster