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. 
Owen's expertise spans several fields, including the ecology of zoonotic diseases, behavioral ecology of migratory birds, avian ecoimmunology, and virology. 


Jen Owen, Ph.D.