Ross Barker
Director of Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative, Michelson Found Animals Foundation
As the Program Director for the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) at Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Ross and his team use research to inform programs that build bridges between the pet and housing communities and promote the development of more pet-friendly housing opportunities across the United States. A research professional for more than twenty years, Ross has worked in the pet care area for the past decade. Prior to joining Michelson, Ross led research and innovation teams for Banfield Pet Hospital and Kinship, both part of the Mars Petcare organization. Ross recently earned a master’s degree in Public Policy with an emphasis in social policy from Oregon State University, where he also worked in the Oregon State Policy Analysis Lab. Additionally, Ross holds an MBA from Northwestern University and a BS in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.