Kathleen M. Conlee

Kathleen M. Conlee is vice president for animal research issues with The Humane Society of the United States. She worked for several years at a primate breeding and research facility and also worked with great apes in a sanctuary setting. Her current work focuses on the long-term goal of replacing the use of animals in harmful research and testing, the ongoing development and implementation of non-animal alternatives, and the short-term goals of ending invasive chimpanzee research and retiring chimpanzees from laboratories to sanctuaries. These efforts involve educating the public about the plight of animals in laboratories, reaching out to the scientific community, regulators, policymakers, and legislators to spur change; engaging in dialogue with corporations; publishing technical papers; and representing the animal protection community on scientific and other committees. Conlee has a bachelor's degree in zoology and a master's degree in public administration, with a specialization in public policy.