Contact Information

Email: barnabe3@msu.edu

Education

• DVM, University of Georgia
• MPH, University of Georgia
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine

Dr. Barnabei came to Michigan State from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With nearly a decade in federal service, she has led national programs in animal health and emergency preparedness and played a pivotal role in planning and change management during the transition of the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory from Plum Island to Manhattan, Kansas.

As chief of staff, she helps to to connect people and ideas across the College and strengthens coordination among departments and units. She also works with external partners to ensuring that the College's work continues to align with the evolving needs of the veterinary and public health communities.