Emily Walz

Dr. Emily Walz is a Researcher at the University of Minnesota specializing in interdisciplinary health systems at the human-animal-environment interface. Her work bridges veterinary medicine, public health, and ecosystem management through collaborative risk analysis frameworks.

Her academic credentials include:

• BA in Biology and Educational Studies from Swarthmore College
• DVM from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
• MPH from University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Walz focuses on developing community-based participatory methods to address complex health determinants across cultural and disciplinary boundaries. Her research integrates veterinary epidemiology with public health policy, particularly through leadership in national biosecurity initiatives. As primary risk analyst and content editor for the Secure Poultry Supply Plan, she coordinates consensus-building among poultry industry stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and academic partners to establish evidence-based disease mitigation protocols. Her methodology emphasizes practical solutions for transboundary health threats through multi-stakeholder engagement frameworks.

Currently serving as liaison for the Secure Broiler Supply working group, Walz operationalizes One Health principles by translating stakeholder input into actionable risk assessment models. Her work directly impacts national agricultural biosecurity policies while maintaining focus on socioeconomic dimensions of disease control.