Dr. Valerie Marcano is a an international speaker and consultant on poultry medicine, access to care, mentorship, inclusion. Dr. Marcano is a diplomat of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians, with experience in research, government, diagnostics, and private industry. She graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Scientist Training Program with her veterinary (DVM) and PhD degrees. Prior to that, Dr. Marcano completed a Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Research at Cornell University.
In 2020, Dr. Marcano co-founded Pawsibilities Vet Med, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that uses mentorship, professional development and resources to support veterinary teams and individuals from underrepresented communities. Dr. Marcano founded ValCri Consulting, LLC in 2022 to provide consulting services.