About the Author
Dr. Gupta earned her bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and her master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Georgia. Her primary area of expertise is animal cruelty, including its connections to other forms of violence. As the ASPCA’s senior director of research, Dr. Gupta oversees the development and dissemination of applied research on a broad spectrum of topics in animal welfare. She also co-leads the Veterinary Training Initiative and C.A.R.E.S. cruelty training project at the ASPCA. She previously served as executive director of Ahimsa House and executive director of the Animals & Society Institute.