A more personal education

Faculty & Staff

Authors. Scientists. Curators. Leaders.

Our faculty are more than just educators; they are active practitioners in their respective fields.

At ABI you’ll be learning from seasoned professionals, for example: 

  • Learn how to care for injured wildlife with Professor Toni O’Neil, founder and director of the Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • Develop advanced dog training skills with Dr. Nicole Dorey, noted canine author and scientist.

  • Work with Dr. Valerie Chalcraft, a Ph.D. behaviorist, as you develop your skills in feline training and behavioral management.

  • Create effective training and enrichment plans for zoo animals with Dr. Gina Caldwell, a seasoned professional in the fields of zoology and behavioral science. 

We invite you to explore the backgrounds and credentials of our faculty below. Discover why thousands of students have chosen to continue their education at the Animal Behavior Institute.

Dr. Gary Fortier

Dr. Gary Fortier

President

Dr. Janis Hammer

Dr. Janis Hammer

Associate Director

Dr. René Brooks

Dr. René Brooks

Assistant Director

Deanne Angell

Deanne Angell

Professor of Equine Science

Cherie Beattie

Cherie Beattie

Professor of Animal Science

Dr. Elisa Bobrin

Dr. Elisa Bobrin

Professor of Animal Science

Andrea Bogle

Andrea Bogle

Professor of Animal Training

Dr. Sara Brisson

Dr. Sara Brisson

Professor of Animal Assisted Interventions

Dr. Kelsey Bruno-Bayliff

Dr. Kelsey Bruno-Bayliff

Professor of Animal Science

Dr. Gina Caldwell

Dr. Gina Caldwell

Professor of Animal Behavior

Dr. Jennifer Campbell

Dr. Jennifer Campbell

Professor of Animal Science

Jennifer Celli

Jennifer Celli

Professor of Animal Assisted Interventions

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