Americans for Medical Progress
Washington, DC
Paula Clifford, MLA, RLATG, CVT , Executive Director, Americans for Medical Progress
Paula Clifford is the executive director of Americans for Medical Progress (AMP), a non-profit organization that informs and educates the public about the important role of animal research in advancing medicine and science. AMP also provides programs and services to support and protect both individuals and institutions in the biomedical research community.
Before joining AMP, Paula previously, worked for the Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research (PSBR) where she led efforts to provide educational programs about biomedical research for K-12 students. Her past professional roles include; Co-founder and Vice President of Operations for Animal Care Training Services (ACTS); and Veterinary Technician and then Training Manager for the University Animal Resources Department at the University of Pennsylvania.
Paula received a Master of Liberal Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology degree from Camden County College. She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT) and is certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as a Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist (RLATG). Paula is a member of LAWTE and attends local AALAS branch meetings. She also represents AMP as an AAALAC International Member Organization Delegate and serves on the AAALAC Board of Directors.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
1:00 PM - 4:15 PM ET
Friday, November 7, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM ET