Dr. Miriam Martin serves as the director of animal health and welfare at the North American Meat Institute where she provides expertise on a variety of topics including emerging issues in animal health, animal welfare and handling, and more. Martin serves as the staff liaison to the Animal Welfare Committee, provides technical support to the Food Safety and Inspection Affairs and Animal Welfare Committees, and represents NAMI in meetings with government agencies including FSIS, APHIS, and FDA. She ensures that members are provided a forum for discussing issues and proactively manages regulatory actions, animal welfare and biosecurity issues. Previously, Martin worked in the cattle feeding segment of the supply chain. Martin received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Missouri, her Master of Science in Animal Science from Colorado State University with a research focus on livestock behavior and welfare, and her Doctorate of Philosophy from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Physiology with a research focus on cattle pain management.