Angela Varnum is a large animal veterinarian, a licensed teacher, and develops programs in animal health and welfare for nonprofits, in higher education, and with diverse audiences. Varnum holds advanced degrees in global health and international development, is competent in the Spanish language, and has a specific interest in animal welfare. Varnum enjoys helping children to become stewards of animals and assisting adults to take ownership of animal care, and believes we are connected by animals’ worldwide importance to human livelihoods, lifestyles, and health.