Archives: Staff

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 […]

Dina is a versatile, goal-oriented, and dedicated meeting professional with experience planning conferences, exhibitions, and meetings, large and small. She oversees the entire event planning lifecycle with impeccable attention to detail. Her passion for providing flawless customer service and follow-up, combined with a clear vision of the creative and logistical possibilities, have enabled her to […]

Kwadwo Amakye is an IT professional who excels at implementing technology to increase business productivity. He believes that when the right tools and strategies are implemented, productivity improvement can reap more benefits in the long run. In his current role as Manager for Information Technology Services at the AAVMC, he supports the optimization of existing tools, process improvement, […]

Madison Croxson serves as the Manager for Marketing and Communications at the AAVMC. In this role, she supports content development, campaign strategy and execution, social media management and more. Madison has a diverse background in the communications field, ranging from content creation to media relations and client service. Over the course of her career, she […]

Ms. Emily Verwers is a second-year veterinary student at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She is currently serving as the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Junior Delegate for UIUC and the AAVMC Student Liaison for the Educational and Professional Development Committee within SAVMA. In October 2022, Emily will transition to SAVMA […]

Dr. Heather N. Fedesco serves as the Assistant Director of the Spectrum of Care Initiative (SOCI) at AAVMC. She works with the Executive Director of the Spectrum of Care Initiative to plan the detailed steps required to create an educational model and implementation guidelines for instruction related to spectrum of care. Prior to joining the […]

As the Educational Researcher for the Spectrum of Care Initiative, Dr. Jessica E. Brodsky applies her knowledge of educational research methods and statistics to produce data that informs evidence-based recommendations for instruction and assessment strategies in veterinary education. Dr. Brodsky’s educational research experience includes a multi-year collaboration with faculty to design and evaluate a new […]