Archives: Staff

Dr. Francisco Suárez Güemes is dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). During his time at UNAM, he has served as a professor and head of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, as well as director of graduate programs in animal health and production, and associate dean […]

Dr. Stuart Reid is President and Principal of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), an autonomous member institution of the University of London federation. An alumnus of the University of Glasgow, he became dean at his alma mater in 2005 before moving to the RVC, the oldest and largest veterinary school in the English-speaking world, in […]

Ms. Jennifer Ingalls joined AAVMC in February 2022 as Executive Assistant. In this role she supports the CEO and senior leadership team and serves as a liaison to the Board of Directors.  Prior to joining AAVMC she spent more than 20 years in a variety of executive support roles, most recently at the American College […]

Ms. Susan Leigh has experience leading the execution and direction of strategic marketing and communications initiatives for both the government and non-profit sector. As a marketing and communications strategist, she has helped to launch multiple product, promotion, web and mobile app initiatives. Her experience includes web, digital and social media management. A sense of creative […]

Veterinarian and educational psychologist Dr. Julie Noyes is one of the leading educationalists working in academic veterinary medicine. As Director for Academic Affairs & Executive Director of the Spectrum of Care, she leads multiple initiatives focused on improving and advancing education in the veterinary profession. Prior to joining the AAVMC, Dr. Noyes served as Director […]

Sraavya Polisetti joined the AAVMC in February 2021 as a Data Analyst and Project Manager and is responsible for the analysis of research projects such as those relating to the wellbeing of veterinary professionals. Previously, she worked as an Analyst on operational improvement projects at Google and the Food and Drug Administration. Sraavya received her […]

Jennifer Serling has been a credentialed veterinary technician since 1992.  Her specialty is in large animal nursing, however, her vast experience encompasses all facets of veterinary medicine. She has been a veterinary technician educator since 2007. Jennifer has a bachelor’s in veterinary science from the University of Arizona and an associate of science from Penn […]

Dr. Christina Sigurdson is a professor of pathology at the University of California, San Diego, where she is a co-director of the Center for Veterinary Sciences and Comparative Medicine. She is also a professor of pathology, microbiology, and immunology at the University of California, Davis. Before arriving at UC San Diego, she earned a BS […]

Dr. Jon Huxley is the head of the School of Veterinary Science at Massey University, where he has served since 2018. He was raised on the family dairy farm in North Wales and graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1995. After a farm animal internship and three years in commercial practice, he completed […]

Dr. Wichtel is the dean of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), at the University of Guelph, where he has served since 2015. He has taught at Iowa State University, North Carolina State University, Massey University, and University of Prince Edward Island. Before becoming OVC’s dean, he served at different times as department chair, director of […]