Jen Owen joined Archbold as Executive Director Elect in 2025.
Dr. Owen has more than 20 years of experience in ecological research and academic leadership.
She previously served as an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University (MSU). She has also held positions as the Director of the Michigan State Bird Observatory and coordinator for the Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center. 
Her research focuses on how habitat degradation and food availability affect avian health, immune function, and behavior, with implications for disease ecology and One Health. She also leads international collaborations to build scientific capacity and investigate the role of migratory birds in the circulation of zoonotic pathogens.


Jen Owen, Ph.D.