Volunteer Opportunities
Awards Committee
DeAnna Dillard, MSNPA, IOM, chair
Troy Alexander
David Foley, CAE
Megan Kilgore
Cera Youngston
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Candace Joy, chair
Mia Cary, DVM
Jo-Ell Carson
Susie Crocket, CVPM
Jamie Falzone
Lea-Ann Germinder
Melody Martinez, CVT
Evymarie Miró
John Tramontana, CAE
Governance Committee
Tim Atkinson, chair
Susan Blevins
Debra Hamelback
Megan Kilgore
Randy Wheeler, DVM
Power of 10 Committee
Cristina Keef, chair
Eric Boehm, PMP, MNM, CAE
Staci Corder
Ashley Larson
Maggie Milligan
Ashley Morgan, DVM, CAE
Angela Russell, CMP, CAE
Randy Wheeler, DVM
Practice Health Committee
Christine Shupe, CAE, chair
Heather Case, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, CAE
Jennifer Gazdacko
Debbie Lakamp, CAE
Julie Legred, CVT, FFCVP
Diane Matt, CAE
Keri Riddick, DVM
John Stevens
Melanie Talley, CAE
Tina Tran, DVM
Rob Trimble, DVM
Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA
Professional Development Committee
Tim Atkinson, chair
Michelle Wagner, immediate past-chair
Deanna Dillard
David Foley, CAE
Gail Golab, PhD, DVM, MANZCVS, DACAW
Meghan Golden, MBA, CAE
Glenn Kolb
Debbie Lakamp, CAE
Heather O’Steen, CAE
Cera Youngson
Wellbeing Committee
Mittie Williams, chair
Kelly Andrews, CAE
Jen Brandt, PhD
Cordon DeKock
Christine Gacono
Chris Gray, VetMB, MA, MBA, MRCVS
Heidi Hulon, DVM
James Penrod, CAE, FASLA
Pamela Stevenson
Annie Trout, M. Ed
Appointed Liaisons
AVMA Animal Welfare Committee
Marie Queen – 8/2021 – 7/2024*
Keri Riddick, DVM, alternate – 8/2023 – 7/2026*
AVMA Early Career Development Committee
Debbie Lakamp, CAE
8/2022 – 7/2025*
AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Planning Committee
David Foley, CAE – 1/2021 – 1/2024
Commission for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Veterinary Profession
Adrian Hochstadt. J.D., CAE
CATalyst Council
Adrian Hochstadt, J.D. CAE
Pet Nutrition Alliance
Heather O’Steen, CAE
* Eligible for another term