Bird Flu: Risks of a Pandemic and the Role of One Health
Free virtual webinar!
Limited space available. Register today.
Join us for an eye-opening virtual panel discussion exploring the growing risks of bird flu. Could a One Health approach help prevent the next pandemic?
📅 Date & Time: March 13 at 6pm ET
🎤 Guest Speakers:
In this session, you’ll:
✅ Get answers to questions like “What is bird flu?” and “How does it spread?”
✅ Discover steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your community
✅ Explore how the One Health approach connects human, animal, and environmental health
✅ Hear from experts in the field and ask your questions live
Fill out the form below to reserve your spot. We’ll send you the event link as soon as it’s available!
Hosted By:
Dr. Kelly Boyer Ontl
Dean of Graduate Studies
MS in One Health
Health challenges are complex, and so are their solutions—but that’s where our program comes in. Unity Environmental University’s One Health program addresses the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment. With a cross-sector approach, you’ll gain the expertise to confront complex global challenges like emerging pandemics, biodiversity loss, and the impacts of climate change. As a leader in sustainable education, Unity empowers you to create solutions for a healthier, more resilient future.
Make a real-world impact. Apply today!
Our Special Guests:
Dr. Bonnie Gulas-Wroblewski
Applied Biodiversity Science Practitioner and Researcher
Dr. Gulas-Wroblewski has been a professional wildlife rehabilitator for 18 years, specializing in skunk care for the past 15. She founded and serves as executive director of Dove Key Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation, a nonprofit in rural Texas. Her research focuses on wildlife disease ecology, One Health, and conservation, spanning topics from avian phylogeny to enrichment in rehabilitation settings. She holds a PhD in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M. She recently worked with Texas A&M’s Natural Resources Institute and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Endangered Species Act assessments and is an active member of the Eastern Spotted Skunk Cooperative Study Group.
Dr. Nora Traviss
Senior Scientist at NESCAUM
Dr. Nora Traviss, PhD is Professor Emerita at Keene State College who continues to teach Environmental Health and Air Quality Science while actively researching regional air quality for a nonprofit. Her career includes experience in the chemical process industries where she focused on risk management, spill prevention and emergency response. Her research expertise is in community exposure assessment, chemical characterization, and toxicology of small particles from biofuels combustion. She assisted Keene State and local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce exposure with low-cost interventions to improve indoor air quality in schools, gyms, and churches.
Dr. Ginger Dixon
Epidemiologist and Data Scientist Specializing in One Health
Dr. Ginger Dixon, DrPH, MS, is a public health consultant, epidemiologist, and Adjunct Faculty in Graduate One Health studies at Unity Environmental University with extensive experience in research, program evaluation, and data analysis. Her expertise encompasses One Health epidemiology, surveillance of infectious diseases, opioids, and suicide, as well as population health assessment. Her contributions include developing surveillance systems, conducting outbreak investigations, and crafting policy recommendations informed by rigorous data analysis. Dr. Dixon has also served in leadership roles within public health agencies, including the Arizona Department of Health Services and Cochise County Health & Social Services, where she spearheaded initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of epidemiological services. Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Population Health Analytics and Decision Making from Samford University and an MS in Epidemiology from the University of Arizona. She has a substantial record of research presentations and publications, reflecting her commitment to disseminating public health knowledge.
