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\"Dr.Julia Ponder, DVM, MPH<\/strong> served as Executive Director of The Raptor Center<\/a> from 2007-2021 and Associate Dean for External Partnerships and Engagement at the University of Minnesota (UMN) College of Veterinary Medicine from 2021 until she retired in 2024. Julia earned both a bachelor\u2019s degree in biomedical science in 1982 and a doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1984 from Texas A&M University. She had 17 years of experience as a small animal practitioner before joining UMN in 2002 as a Staff Veterinarian at The Raptor Center (TRC), one of the leading programs in the world for raptor medicine. Dr. Ponder was named interim director of TRC in 2005.<\/p>\n

Dr. Ponder\u2019s career has advanced the knowledge and practice of avian medicine, with special focus on wild birds and conservation. She has lectured across the globe and as a leading authority in the field of avian orthopedics, she has authored many book chapters and peer-reviewed conference proceedings. Over her academic career, Dr. Ponder also implemented research projects as well as education, outreach, and training programs, primarily focused on wildlife.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Dr. Ponder was named the T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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