Archives: Staff

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. Anna Jones is a second-year veterinary student at the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine. She currently serves as the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Senior Delegate at her veterinary college. Moreover, she serves as the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Liaison for the Educational and Professional Development Committee in the […]

Dr. Heather N. Fedesco serves as the Director for Academic Affairs and Executive Director of the Spectrum of Care Initiative. As the Director for Academic Affairs, Dr. Fedesco provides direction and oversight for initiatives and programs that address educational priorities of the academic veterinary medical community. Her work includes supporting the AAVMC Academic Affairs Committee, […]

Dr. Jessica E. Brodsky serves as the Associate Director for Academic Affairs and the Educational Researcher for the Spectrum of Care Initiative. As the Associate Director for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jessica E. Brodsky assists with providing direction and oversight for initiatives and programs that address educational priorities of the academic veterinary medical community. Her work […]

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 […]

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 […]