Volunteer Opportunities
Awards Committee
Megan Kilgore, chair
Kelli Bohannon
Julie Braun
Debra Hamelback
Terra Shastri
John Stevens
Melanie Talley
Practice Health Committee
Christine Shupe, CAE, chair (2023-2027)
Jane Brunt, DVM
Heather Case, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, CAE
Gail Golab, PhD, DVM, MANZCVS, DACAW
Debra Hamelback
Wendy Hauser, DVM
Debbie Lakamp, CAE
Diane Matt, CAE
Terra Shastri
Madeline Zurowsky, DVM
Rob Trimble, DVM (non-member advisor)
Professional Development Committee
Tim Atkinson, chair (2023-2027)
Bonnifer Ballard, MLD, CAE
Melanie Barham, DVM, MBA, PMP
Caroline Cantner, VMD. CAE
Richard Casey, MBA
DeAnna Dillard
David Foley, CAE
Danielle Johnson, MBA, CFRE
Jen Kendrick
Glenn Kolb
Debbie Lakamp, CAE
Magda Lourenco
Ashley Morgan, DVM, CAE
Heather O’Steen, CAE
Keri Riddick, DVM
Heather Vaughn
Governance Committee
Cristina Keef, chair (2026-2027)
Tim Atkinson
Debra Hamelback
Megan Kilgore
Christine Shupe
Advisory Groups
Belonging and Engagement Advisory Group
Jamie Falzone
Mia Cary, DVM
Wiss Costanza
Lea-Ann Germinder
Ken Gordon
Stephanie Goss
Beverly Miller
Evymarie Miró
Latonia Craig, EdD, MA, Med (non-member advisor)
Power of 10 Advisory Group
Cristina Keef, chair
Heather Case, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, CAE
Staci Corder
Maggie Milligan
Angela Russell, CMP, CAE
Randy Wheeler, DVM
Wellbeing Advisory Group
Mittie Williams
Kelly Andrews, CAE
Jordan Benshea
Kelli Bohannon
Jen Brandt, PhD
Shauntel Caballero
Chris Gray, VetMB, MA, MBA, MRCVS
Heidi Hulon, DVM
Denise Kolivoski, MBA
Jessica Lovegrove, DVM
Pamela Stevenson
Gigi Tsontos, LCSW, MPA
Beth Venit, VMD, MPH, DACVPM
Appointed Liaisons
AVMA Animal Welfare Committee
Keri Riddick, DVM – 8/2025 – 7/2028*
Ken Gordon, alternate – 8/2025 – 7/2028*
AVMA Early Career Development Committee
Debbie Lakamp, CAE
8/2025 – 7/2028
AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Planning Committee
Cristina Keef (nominated) – 1/2024 – 1/2027*
CATalyst Council
Adrian Hochstadt, JD, CAE
B&E Circle
Adrian Hochstadt, JD, CAE
Pet Nutrition Alliance
Heather O’Steen, CAE
PNA Treasurer
Mind Matters International
Adrian Hochstadt, JD, CAE
Mittie Williams
* Eligible for another term