Global Outbreak Solutions
Leadership
Gary A. Flory
International Consultant, Researcher & Trainer
- Country: United States
- Languages: English
Expertise
- Animal disease preparedness & response
- Carcass management & catastrophic composting
- Applied research & training programs
- Biosecurity & food system resilience
Professional Summary
Keith Warren
President, Composting SME, LLC
- Country: United States
- Languages: English
Professional Summary
Keith Warren is a pioneer in mortality composting and the founder of Advanced Composting Technologies (ACT), where he has led the development and deployment of innovative composting systems for more than two decades. After beginning his career in engineering and operations management, Keith launched Mountain Organic Materials in 1998 and quickly became recognized for advancing rapid composting methods for dairy manure and livestock mortalities.
In 2006, he established ACT to broaden the reach of his mortality composting technology, working closely with producers, government agencies, and industry partners. During the 2015 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak in Iowa, Keith was recruited as one of fewer than 20 USDA Subject Matter Experts nationwide. In 2016, he founded Composting SME LLC to train and deploy expert composting subject matter experts to support emergency response efforts, including the large-scale deployment of composting SMEs during the 2022-2025 HPAI outbreaks.
Keith holds a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Western Carolina University and an Executive MBA from Rollins College. His combination of engineering, business, and field experience makes him a trusted leader in developing sustainable, scalable solutions for agricultural mortality management.
Felix Lluberes
Strategic Advisor, Technology & Partnerships (Global Outbreak Solutions)
- Country: United States
- Languages: English, Spanish
Expertise
- Technology-enabled outbreak and emergency response programs
- Sensor, telemetry, and AI-driven data systems
- Public–private partnerships, vendor ecosystems, and commercialisation
- M&A strategy, valuations, and exit readiness for technology businesses
- Latin America market entry and cross-border operations
- Entrepreneurial leadership, funding, and growth strategy
Professional Summary
Felix Lluberes is an entrepreneur, investor, and technology strategist with over 20 years of experience building and scaling companies in telematics, IoT, AI, and digital services. He has co-founded and led multiple technology businesses—including global location-based services platforms—that expanded into multi-continent operations and achieved several successful exits.
Today, Felix advises leadership teams on technology adoption, commercialization, and growth strategy. His focus is on integrating AI with field-ready sensors and telemetry to deliver scalable workflows that reduce labor, improve decision-making, and create measurable impact in outbreak and emergency response.
As Strategic Advisor to Global Outbreak Solutions, Felix brings deep expertise in business development, M&A, and cross-border operations, with particular focus on Latin America and the United States. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he helps bridge public–private partnerships and align technology vendors with agencies and organisations facing urgent response challenges.
His career reflects a consistent theme: building outcomes-driven programs, structuring sustainable partnerships, and positioning companies and solutions for scale and long-term success.
Michael Grandi
Lead Advisor, Marketing & Communications
- Country: United States
- Languages: English
Expertise
Michael Grandi is a creative director, entrepreneur, and marketing advisor specializing in brand strategy, digital communications, and visual storytelling. With a background in both design and business development, he helps organizations clarify their message and amplify their impact across multiple platforms.
- Strategic marketing & communications leadership
- Branding, design, and digital storytelling
- Website development, user experience, and AI integration
- Video production, content creation, and stakeholder engagement
Professional Summary
Michael Grandi is the Lead Advisor for Marketing & Communications at Global Outbreak Solutions. He brings over 20 years of experience in creative direction, brand development, and digital strategy, having founded multiple design and marketing ventures. Michael has partnered with schools, nonprofits, and businesses to craft compelling campaigns, build high-performing websites, and lead strategic communication efforts that drive engagement and growth.
As part of the leadership team, Michael ensures that Global Outbreak Solutions’ expertise and mission are effectively communicated worldwide. His focus is on aligning messaging, branding, and digital platforms — including the advancement of AI-driven tools — to strengthen the organization’s presence and credibility across diverse audiences.
Dr. John R. Clifford
Veterinary Trade Policy Advisor, USAPEEC Principal, Clifford Veterinary Consulting
- Country: United States
- Languages: English
Expertise
- International veterinary trade and animal health policy
- USDA regulatory leadership and biosecurity
- WOAH representation and global veterinary diplomacy
- Poultry health, emergency response, and policy development
Professional Summary
Dr. John R. Clifford currently serves as a Veterinary Trade Policy Advisor for the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) and is the Principal of Clifford Veterinary Consulting, providing strategic expertise on animal health, trade policy, and regulatory affairs.
He spent 33 years with the United States Department of Agriculture, where he served as Chief Veterinary Officer and Chief Trade Advisor for Veterinary Services, leading national efforts to protect U.S. animal health and ensure international trade continuity. Dr. Clifford also represented the United States as the Delegate to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) for 12 years.
A native of Kentucky, Dr. Clifford earned both his DVM and BS in Animal Science from the University of Missouri.
Team Members
Robert W. Peer
Catastrophic and Routine Mortality Management Consultant
Dr. Antonino do Karmo
Veterinary Professional, Senior Adviser for Livestock
Dr. Bruce M. Bowman, DVM
Veterinary Consultant
Dr. Ricardo Gaitán, DVM
Veterinarian Specialist
Mark A. King
Organics Management Specialist
Kevin G. Wilkinson, PhD
Director, Frontier Ag & Environment
Kevin Wilkinson is an environmental scientist with 30+ years of experience in organic waste management, biosecurity, and sustainable agriculture. He advises on composting, and sustainable reuse of organics across Australia and internationally.
Thomas M. (Tommy) Bass
Extension Specialist & Consultant
Nacif Rihani, Ph.D.
Senior International Livestock Consultant
Jorge Montezuma, PE
Commercial Composting Consultant
Jorge Montezuma is a licensed Professional Engineer and com-posting consultant, has over 14 years of experience in organics recycling. He supports national composting projects, guiding facility design, operational optimization, and workforce training.
Joshua Hughes
Composting Subject Matter Expert (SME) & Heavy Equipment Specialist
Mark Hutchinson
Owner of Black Bear Agricultural Services and Extension Emeritus Professor at the University of Maine
Mark Hutchinson is a nationally recognized USDA subject matter expert in carcass management and pathogen inactivation, with more than 25 years of research and training experience across the United States and internationally.
Richard A. Goforth
Poultry Extension Specialist & Composting SME
Richard Goforth is a poultry extension specialist and certified composting SME with extensive experience supporting USDA and state agencies during avian influenza events and natural disaster responses. He brings strong expertise in mortality composting, biosecurity, and producer-focused training.
Jennifer Hottinger
Pollution Response and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Stacy Herr
Director of Producer Training and Disease Preparedness in the Swine Industry
Stacy Herr is a certified Composting Subject Matter Expert with field experience supporting USDA and state agencies responding to HPAI in multiple states. She brings experience in producer training, disease preparedness and research in swine and poultry.
Mequanint Kefie, DVM
Veterinary Epidemiology & Field Operations Specialist
Dr. Mequanint Kefie is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with clinical, surgical, laboratory, and farm management experience, including the development of biosecurity protocols and hygiene surveillance programs that improved animal health outcomes. With a strong foundation in research, One Health advocacy, and agricultural stakeholder engagement, he supports integrated animal and public health preparedness initiatives.
Adem Filali
Engineer in Animal and Feed Production | Animal Health & Biosurveillance Specialist
Adem Filali is an Engineer in Animal and Feed Production with expertise in livestock biosecurity, herd health, and disease surveillance across diverse production systems. He supports Global Outbreak Solutions through field-based biosurveillance, outbreak preparedness, technical reporting, and research focused on strengthening animal health and One Health resilience.
Dr. Geetanjali Kapoor
Global Health Security & Laboratory Systems
Dr. Geetanjali Kapoor is a global health physician with over 20 years of experience in infectious disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance programs, laboratory systems strengthening, and outbreak preparedness across India and multiple African countries. She has led large-scale multi-country surveillance initiatives, national readiness assessments, and donor-funded technical programs, supporting governments and international partners in strengthening prevention, detection, and response systems.
Michael John O’Leary, M.D., M.P.H.
Senior Global Health Security Advisor
Dr. Michael O’Leary is a physician and public health leader with more than three decades of international experience in infectious disease surveillance, outbreak response, and global health security, including senior leadership roles with WHO, CDC, and USAID. His work across Asia and the Pacific has focused on strengthening One Health systems, emerging zoonotic disease preparedness, and coordinated international response frameworks.
Joshua T. Dise
Emergency Management & Biosecurity Specialist
Joshua Dise is a systems-focused emergency management and biosecurity professional with experience advancing preparedness programs across federal, state, and international environments, with expertise in risk assessment, continuity planning, and cross-sector coordination . He supports outbreak preparedness and response through HSEEP-aligned exercises, laboratory integration, and multi-agency planning that strengthens operational readiness across public health, agriculture, and critical infrastructure systems.
Dr. Chanchal Bhattacharya
Senior Advisor, Veterinary Public Health & One Health Systems
Dr. Chanchal Bhattacharya is a veterinary public health and One Health specialist with more than 33 years of experience in zoonotic disease control, transboundary animal disease preparedness, livestock biosecurity, and emergency response. His work across government and international development programs strengthens practical, field-based approaches to animal health preparedness, surveillance, and resilient livestock systems.
Ava Grace Flory
Research Associate, One Health & Environmental Systems
Ava Grace Flory is a One Health researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of extreme weather events, animal production systems, and disease emergence. Her experience in biological research, avian influenza, environmental studies, and public health supports GOS’s mission to strengthen preparedness through integrated One Health approaches.
Dr. Edgardo Arza
Senior Advisor, Animal Health Emergency Management
Dr. Edgardo Arza is an internationally recognized expert in animal disease control and emergency management with more than 40 years of experience supporting animal health preparedness, outbreak response, and capacity building efforts worldwide. He has advised governments, FAO, USDA, and international organizations on animal health emergency planning, Incident Command System implementation, and transboundary animal disease preparedness.
Bhavna Dabas
One Health Research Associate
Bhavna Dabas is a veterinary researcher with interests in One Health, zoonotic diseases, veterinary public health, and animal welfare. Her experience in clinical research, molecular biology, and scientific communication supports Global Outbreak Solutions’ mission to strengthen disease preparedness through research, education, and cross-sector collaboration.
Dr. Kathy Jorgensen-Massmann
Senior Advisor, Veterinary Emergency Preparedness & Response
Dr. Kathy Jorgensen-Massmann is a veterinarian and public health professional with extensive experience in animal and agricultural emergency preparedness, disease response, and incident management. She coordinates the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps and has supported HPAI response, foreign animal disease preparedness, radiological emergency planning, and multi-agency exercises. Her expertise strengthens GOS’s mission to advance coordinated, practical approaches to animal health preparedness and response.
Composting SME, LLC
National Network of Composting Experts
Global Reach & Recognition
- Brazil – Capacity Building & Emergency Preparedness Programs
- Côte d’Ivoire – Carcass Management Training
- South Korea – Collaborative Research & Knowledge Sharing
- Vietnam – African Swine Fever Response & Biosecurity Training
