About Tiffani

I am a consultant with expertise in animal-assisted services, including assistance dogs, animal-assisted therapies, and school support animals. After completing my PhD in 2013, I worked as a researcher investigating human-animal interactions. I have studied the ways that assistance animals support people with a disability, and the impacts of therapy and school support animals for vulnerable populations, such as people with Autism Spectrum Disorder or intellectual disability. I have obtained over $3 million for research projects, delivered on time and within budget. I also coordinated short courses about animal-assisted therapy for healthcare professionals and animal-assisted school programs.

 

I am passionate about this topic because I have seen the benefits that a well-planned animal-assisted service can provide. I want to make sure that these programs are safe, ethical, and beneficial for all parties. I use scientific evidence as a tool to create ethical, values-led programs. 

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With over 15 years of experience researching human-animal interactions, I now apply my knowledge outside of academia, supporting stakeholders to make decisions about animal-assisted services using scientific evidence. ​

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I am available for media inquiries. Contact me here.