Elanco Animal Health
Dr. Michelle Calvo-Lorenzo is the Chief Animal Welfare Officer for Elanco Animal Health and joined Elanco in 2015 as an expert in livestock welfare. In her current role, Michelle leads and develops strategies focused on animal welfare, centered on research, communication, policies, guidance, and innovative services for the livestock industry. She also manages a team of field experts that support producers with operation-wide solutions through customized hands-on training sessions. Michelle graduated with a Master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis in 2008 and 2012, respectively. Prior to joining Elanco, she was an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University and developed a research and teaching program centered on livestock behavior and welfare. Michelle strives to have a positive impact on livestock welfare and enhance its role in sustainable agriculture. But mostly, she is proud to work alongside hard-working producers, animal caretakers, veterinarians, nutritionists, academics, packers, and industry representatives every day.