Name: Beth A. Miller, dvm objective: Consultant in Livestock Development skill areas

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   Sustainable and Gender Equitable Development
   
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   Livestock Value Chains
   
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   Food Security and Agriculture
   
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   Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
   
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   Agriculture and Livestock Extension
   
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   Research, editing and grant writing
   

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   Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in the United States
   

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   Extensive experience in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Central/Eastern Europe
   
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   Director of Gender Equity Program for Heifer International for 10 years
   
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   Independent Agriculture Consultant for 9 years
   
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   College instructor of Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, International Studies
   
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   Small business owner for 20 years
   

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   Computer skills: Word, WordPerfect, Access, Excel
   

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   Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   

1982 BS, Dairy Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,

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   President, Miller Consulting LLC.
   

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   Project cycle development and management
   
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   Gender and social analysis
   
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   Gender Mainstreaming and Organizational Development
   
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   Value chain analysis for livestock and agriculture
   

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   Design and facilitation of training programs
   

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   Grant writing
   
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   Linking animal and human health (“One Health”)
   

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   Instructor, Pulaski Technical College, Department of Biological Sciences
   

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   Introductory Biological Sciences
   

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   Anatomy and Physiology
   

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   Medical Microbiology
   
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   Human Health and Wellness
   

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   Adjunct Faculty, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, International Studies Program, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
   

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   International Development: Grassroots Strategies
   

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   Cross-Cultural Perspective on Gender
   

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   Gender and Religion, a cross-cultural survey
   

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   1992-2002, Director of the Gender Equity Program, Heifer International
   

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   Developed the Gender Program, including PM&E
   
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   Coordinated the Women in Livestock Development (“WiLD”) Program, and developed the WiLD Awards
   

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   Multi-year impact studies
   

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   Training and workshops in 15 countries
   

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   1987-1992 Owner/Operator, HouseCalls Mobile Veterinary Services, Hillsborough, North Carolina, USA
   

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   1986-1987 Veterinary Associate, Piedmont Veterinary Clinic, Mebane, North Carolina. Veterinary Services to rural clients.
   

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   1982-1986 Owner/Operator, Bloom Dairy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a small-scale goat dairy, offering fluid milk, ice cream and a variety of fresh goat cheeses.
   

1999. Contributor to the “Pokhara Declaration on the Role of Livestock in Sustainable Livelihood in Mountains and Highlands”, FAO, ILRI, ICIMOD and CIP, Pokhara, Nepal.

Arabic, level 1

Shona, level 1


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND POSITIONS HELD
American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners

American Association of University Professors

American Society of Tropical Veterinary Medicine

American Veterinary Medical Association

International Goat Association, Secretary-Treasurer 2000-2002

Veterinarians Without Borders-US

Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and NMR (WOCAN)
AWARDS and RECOGNITION
I am the recipient of the Association for Women Veterinarians Foundation “Vet 2011 Award”, given to celebrate World Veterinary Year, in recognition of extraordinary efforts to promote international cooperation through Veterinary Medicine. http://www.womenveterinarians.org/Main.aspx

My work in Liberia was profiled in Oct 15, 2009 Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) Vol 235, No. 8/News http://avmajournals.avma.org/toc/javma/235/8

In 2004, Heifer International awarded me the Women in Livestock Development (WiLD) Award for “Meritorious Support of Women Livestock Keepers Around the World.”

I served as Secretary-Treasurer of the International Goat Association from 2000-2002, and was responsible for membership services, communication and newsletters, Board meetings, and financial management. http://www.iga-goatworld.com

Director for Food Security

PACT

1828 L St NW # 300  

(202) 466-5666

Vice President, Strategic Impact

InterAction

1400 16^th St, NW, Suite 210

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 552-6555

Chief Executive Officer

Global Animal Livestock Vaccine Medicine (GALVmed)

Doherty Building

Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan

Edinburgh EH26 0PZ UK

+44 (0) 1896830974

steve@stevesloan.co.uk

Joyce Turk

Senior Livestock Advisor

EGAT/AG/ATGO

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Egypt AgLinks Dairy Development Program 2002

Tajikistan Veterinary and Agricultural Business Development 2007
In both of these USAID funded programs, I trained local veterinarians and extension agents on professional management, improved communication with farmers, gender analysis and record keeping. I worked with the local management team to institutionalize gender goals and reward efforts to creative attempts to develop training for women farmers.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency http://www.adra.org/

In 2010, I worked with ADRA’s Southern Sudan Health, Nutrition and Empowerment (SSHiNE) program, a food security initiative funded by USAID, targeting mothers and young children. I strengthened the plan with poultry projects for women, providing both food and income, and developed training for men to learn to become more supportive to their women.

In 2012, I prepared the working document for a global Gender and Livestock Network, reporting to both the Animal Health Division (AGA) and Economic and Social Division (ESA). I have participated in numerous FAO fora and workshops relating to gender and livestock.

In 2011-2012, I am working with GALVmed on the gender dynamics affecting the development and delivery of livestock vaccines in Africa and Asia. The two desk reviews are available on the website. I helped facilitate a gender sensitivity

In 2007, I collaborated with Heifer staff and other consultants on the second edition of Raising Goats for Milk and Meat, 2^nd ed, 2007.

In 2008, I collaborated with ILRI’s Women in Livestock Development Initiative by sharing documents, editing and strategizing the concept.

In 2000, I prepared a report for IFPRI’s “2020 Vision” on Empowering Women to Achieve Food Security: Women’s Right’s to Livestock. From 2002-2011, I have collaborated with IFPRI on developing research models to capture the multiple dimensions of poor people’s use of livestock. In addition, I review proposals involving livestock and women.

From 2009-2010, I have worked with LOL’s IDD in developing their gender strategy, and training their staff in gender analysis for agricultural development.

In 2006, I was MCC’s consultant on Small Ruminants and Gender in Morocco. I reviewed the Moroccan government’s proposal, and traveled throughout the country visiting potential project sites and assessing the potential impact of the plan. I worked with the MCC and Moroccan team to improve the plan for greater

positive impact on women and families through training and rewards for extension agents and institutional reform.
Vets Without Borders-US http://www.vetswithoutbordersus.org/

In 2009, I developed the Vets to Liberia Project, which VWB-US adopted as its first overseas activity. To assess the animal health needs after the Civil War, I traveled to Liberia and visited farmers, donors, communities and government agencies. I submitted my review and analysis to the Government of Liberia and FAO, and wrote a successful proposal to Weideman Associates for a Farmer-to-Farmer USAID Grant for Paravet training in 2010.