Dr. Jeffrey Spooner, PhD

Principal

Jeff is a Canadian social science researcher, author, and consultant with a long-standing interest in group dynamics, intragroup conflicts, and deliberative interactions.

For many years, he provided tangible support to multi-stakeholder organizations and governments (national and international) seeking to advance comprehensive policies regarding human end-of-life care.

In 2007, he transitioned to the field of farmed animal health and welfare. As a former continuing education university instructor (sports psychology) and a committed multi-disciplinarian, Jeff perpetually cross-applies knowledge derived from many fields to help organizations address complex/wicked issues. 

Recent Publications:  

• Canadian dairy farmer views about animal welfare 
• Updating a 20-year-old code of practice for the care and handling of goats
• Review of priority welfare issues of commercially raised bison in North America