Lucinda B. Miller, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor with Ohio State University Extension. As an Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Miller is responsible for providing leadership to Ohio 4-H small animal and companion animal science programs, focusing on life skills, best practices, and career development. Miller also provides leadership to 4-H PetPALS, a volunteer leader-directed animal-assisted activities program linking youth and their pets with senior adults.
Miller lives on an 86-acre farm in Central Ohio with her husband, 14 Quarter Horses, 4 Nigerian Dwarf Goats, 2 pet rabbits, 7 chickens, 4 cats, and 6 dogs. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, does animal-assisted activities visits with her dogs, rabbits, and chickens, shows Salmon Faverolle chickens, and enjoys bicycling.