Dr. Katy Proudfoot

Director, SJDAWC, Professor

Katy has spent the last 15+ years studying and teaching animal behavior and welfare. Her current research focuses on the welfare of dairy cattle.


Dr. Michael Cockram

Chair in Animal Welfare, SJDAWC, Professor

Michael’s research focuses on animal welfare issues during transport, welfare assessment and the effects of management practices on animal welfare.


Meghan Dewar

Administrative Assistant

Meghan is a UPEI alumni from the Class of 2024 in Journalism and Communications.

For any SJDAWC-related inquiries, you can reach her at mddewar@upei.ca.