2026 Reed Fellow

The Reed Fellow plays a vital role in the development of WISHfest and participates in a fireside chat with our keynote speaker(s).

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Kristen Govoni

Kristen Govoni, Ph.D, is associate dean of academic programs at UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources, director of the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture, and professor of animal science. She is also a nationally-recognized educator and researcher in animal growth, metabolism, and development.