Speaker bio page for Melania Gamboa

Bio

Dr. Melania Gamboa is a Kansas State University graduate who was been working for World Animal Protection since 2010.  She is the veterinary programmes manager for Latin America and has been involved in programmes and campaigns to protect dogs and cats in the region. She is currently working with the Costa Rican government to implement a national Dog and Cat Population Management Pilot Project with municipalities.  Additionally, she is working on a digital project that will help to deliver responsible pet ownership and dog welfare information to dog owners in Spanish speaking countries. She loves dogs and has a canine daughter called Chumeca.