Gabrielle Beckford

Dr. Gabrielle Beckford is a first-year resident in the VPHPM Residency program. Originally from Jamaica, she brings an international perspective to her work in veterinary medicine, public health, and education. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of the West Indies (UWI) in 2018, later completed a Large Animal Internship at Tuskegee University in 2022, and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health degree.

Dr. Beckford has a strong background in teaching and mentorship. She has three years of experience teaching at the college level, where she has worked with veterinary students in academic and professional development settings, as well as two years of teaching experience at the elementary level. Through these roles, she has developed a passion for education and for supporting the next generation of learners and professionals.

Beyond academia, Dr. Beckford is a dedicated advocate for animal welfare. She has made significant voluntary contributions to animal welfare initiatives throughout the Caribbean, supporting efforts that improve animal-related policy, the health, treatment, and protection of animals in underserved communities. Dr. Beckford is also passionate about the role of technology in advancing veterinary medicine. She is particularly interested in how digital tools, data systems, and interdisciplinary collaboration can strengthen disease surveillance, improve clinical decision-making, and enhance connections between veterinary medicine, public health, and the technology sector.

Her interest in public health stems from the field’s potential to create broad, population-level impact. She is drawn to public health because it offers opportunities to address complex health challenges at the intersection of animals, humans, and the environment, allowing veterinarians to serve communities in meaningful and far-reaching ways.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Beckford enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, pickleball, and swimming.