Archives: Staff

Dr Parkin is Head of School and Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology at Bristol Veterinary School (since Nov 2020). He qualified from the University of Bristol with degrees in Zoology (1992) and Veterinary Science (1998). He immediately took up a position at the University of Liverpool and completed his PhD on the epidemiology of fractures in […]

Dr. Kathryn Meurs is the Randall B. Terry, Jr. Dean and Distinguished Professor in Comparative Medicine at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She was named dean in 2022 after serving as the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine from 2011 to 2022. […]

Dr. Bonnie Rush has served as a hospital clinician, classroom educator, researcher, clinical sciences department head, director of the teaching hospital, executive associate dean, interim dean, and dean of the college at Kansas State University. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Large Animal Internal Medicine and has authored over 110 journal articles, […]

Elisabeth Cavallaro joined the AAVMC in January 2024 as the Manager for Wellbeing and Professional Competencies. She is responsible for managing wellbeing-related projects, working with wellbeing professionals at member institutions, and serving the association’s wellbeing committee. Elisabeth has over a decade of experience working in health promotion and is passionate about systemic-level change that supports […]

Homam Adam is the Accounting Manager at the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), where his expertise in blending accounting practices with innovative technology stands out. He firmly believes in the transformative power of integrating new technological solutions, such as AI machinery and advanced software, into accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This […]

Brooklind Norman joined AAVMC in May 2023. Serving as the program coordinator, she plays a pivotal role in managing various programs and providing essential support for AAVMC’s grants, scholarships, and awards initiatives. Having earned her bachelor’s degree in international relations from Western Kentucky University in 2022, Brooklind is currently pursuing her master’s at American University […]

Dr. Borjesson joined the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University (WSU) as the Dean in July, 2020. Prior to joining WSU, she served as a Professor and Department Chair in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis. She was the inaugural Director of the Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures. […]

Dr. Lorin D. Warnick serves as the Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, a position he has held since 2016 after his role as interim dean in 2015. He also serves as professor of ambulatory and production medicine. Previously, Warnick served as associate dean for veterinary education and […]

Taniya Grayson joined the AAVMC in November 2022. Before coming to the AAVMC, she was the Head Bartender for Great American Restaurants, where she cultivated a culture of outstanding dining experiences and led her team to excellence. Taniya studied Theater Studies at Northern Virginia Community College, where she developed her passion for performing, hospitality, and […]

Monique Pierce serves as the Manager for Member Engagement at the AAVMC. In this role, she’s responsible for the learn platform, connect communities, AAVMC’s NEON contacts database, and more. Monique has a diverse background in community engagement, ranging from learning management system development to volunteer recruitment. Over the course of her career, she has gained […]