Loren Breen

Director of Policy

Loren Breen is a policy strategist, researcher, and government relations professional specializing in the intersection of veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and public policy. At Animal Policy Group, she serves as a trusted policy authority for clients and stakeholders navigating an increasingly complex legislative and regulatory environment. Loren brings a data-driven, forward-looking approach to policy analysis, translating emerging legislation and regulatory developments into practical insights that help organizations understand what is changing, why it matters, and how to prepare for what comes next.

With more than five years of advocacy experience at the state and local levels, Loren combines rigorous research with hands-on legislative and regulatory engagement. She develops policy strategies, conducts in-depth research, and works directly with policymakers to advance solutions affecting the industry. As a member of the Veterinary Shortage Task Force, she contributes to efforts to understand workforce challenges and strengthen collaboration across the veterinary and animal welfare space.

Loren is also a visible voice on emerging issues in animal policy, regularly contributing to industry publications, interviews, and public discussions. She holds a Master of Public Policy, with a strong foundation in data analysis and public-sector research. She previously served as a researcher for committees of the Arizona House of Representatives and taught Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences at the University of Arizona.

In her free time, Loren enjoys travelling the world in search of exceptional surf spots, enduro riding new trails, and reading curled up next to her cats, Mitch and Lou.

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