Jt Zee is the Interim Head Southeast Asia at Four Paws and the Director of the Disaster Relief Unit at Vier Pfoten - Stiftung für Tierschutz. He has an extensive background in animal protection and conservation, with a career spanning multiple organizations and roles.
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Jt Zee holds the position of Interim Head Southeast Asia at Four Paws since 2018. They are also the Director of the Disaster Relief Unit at Vier Pfoten - Stiftung für Tierschutz since 2015. Previously, Jt held the role of Bear Campaign Manager at World Animal Protection in 2012. Additionally, Jt Zee has experience as a Primary Investigator for The Nature Conservancy from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Jt Zee has accumulated extensive academic qualifications. They earned their Doctor of Philosophy from Columbia University in the City of New York (2009-2014), followed by a period of study at Peking University (2003-2009). Jt also holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree from the University of Queensland (1999-2004), an MSc from UC Santa Barbara (1995-1997), and dual Bachelor's degrees from Hunter College (1991-1995). Additionally, Jt Zee completed an associate degree at LaGuardia Community College (1990-1991) and spent two years studying at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (1997-1999).
Background
With a career spanning multiple roles and industries, Jt Zee has substantial experience in animal welfare and conservation. They served as Field Investigation and Response Consultant for ASPCA (2011-2015) and held the position of Executive Director at Wild Care, Inc. (2011-2012). Zee's extensive background also includes working as a Chief Solutions Consultant at JZee Consulting (2008-2012) and several other roles in various organizations emphasizing animal care and conservation.
Achievements
Jt Zee has been actively involved in significant positions within the animal welfare sector. As a member of the SSC Bear Specialist Group at IUCN (2004-2019), Zee contributed to the scientific community's understanding and protection of bear species. Their role as an Emergency Relief Officer at IFAW (2002-2009) underscores their commitment and capacity to manage disaster relief operations. This diverse portfolio of roles exemplifies Jt's ongoing dedication to animal welfare and environmental conservation.