Our Team

Meet our Team

Scientists, veterinarians and pet industry leaders working together for healthier pets and wildlife.

Matthew Gray
Ph.D., President and CEO
Dr. Matt Gray has studied amphibian pathogens for >20 years and is currently leading research on pathogen movements in wildlife trade. He is passionate about helping businesses incorporate reasonable healthy trade practices into operations that result in healthier animals and increased customer satisfaction.
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Debra Miller
DVM, Ph.D., Director of Science and Diagnostics
Dr. Debra Miller is a wildlife veterinarian and certified wildlife biologist, with expertise in pathology. She has over 25 years of experience investigating disease in amphibians and reptiles.
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Ashley Brinkman
Director of Public Relations
Ashley Brinkman is the Government Affairs Director at the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), the advocacy group for the pet care community. She leads PAN's Herpetological Committee work, Habitattitude program efforts and is the main pet industry contact for the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. Brinkman has direct experience coaching industry partners on how to respond to developing pet industry issues and operating as a liaison between industry and regulatory bodies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and state agencies across America. She also operates as the industry liaison for the Healthy Amphibian Trade Research Project.
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Neil Moherman
Director of Industry
Neil Moherman has worked in the reptile and amphibian pet industry for over 12 years as the Director of Quality Assurance at Reptiles by Mack. He is experienced with all aspects of reptile health, breeding, and care. Outside of the reptile world, Neil is an avid birder and comic book author.
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Danielle Galvin
Ph.D., Director of Operations and Outreach
Dr. Danielle Galvin is a researcher with expertise in pathogen surveillance and disease ecology and an avid pet amphibian and reptile keeper. She is experienced in disease diagnostics, husbandry of herpetofauna, and scientific communication and outreach.
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Reegan Beck
Director of HTI's Nationwide Herp Adoption Program
Reegan is an undergraduate student at the University of Tennessee majoring in wildlife and fisheries science. She has more than ten years of hands-on experience caring for reptiles and amphibians. Since 2022, she has been working in animal rescue and rehabilitation with companion animals. Her passions focus on connecting pet owners with accessible, science-based husbandry information to improve animal welfare and encourage a healthier, more sustainable trade industry.